Employment Law Associate: Counsel & Litigate Growth

Jobot; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Growth platform

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Jobot, a national, full-service business law firm with East Coast roots, seeks a mid-level Labor & Employment associate to support growth. You will split time between advisory work and employment litigation, with hybrid work potential after an initial in-office period.

Compensation ranges from $140K to $175K based on experience. You will work directly with partners and clients, gaining meaningful responsibility early as part of a national footprint.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar admission in PA, NJ, VA, MD, or DC (or eligibility in target market).
• About 3-5 years of labor and employment experience, ideally including both counseling and litigation.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and communicate directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Counsel employers on federal and state employment law, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, leave, and accommodation issues.
• Draft handbooks, policies, employment agreements, and separation agreements.
• Handle employment litigation in state and federal court, including pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and mediation.
• Respond to and defend charges before the EEOC and state agencies.
• Assist with workplace investigations and training.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Jobot, a national, full-service business law firm with East Coast roots, seeks a mid-level Labor & Employment associate to support growth. You will split time between advisory work and employment litigation, with hybrid work potential after an initial in-office period.

Compensation ranges from $140K to $175K based on experience. You will work directly with partners and clients, gaining meaningful responsibility early as part of a national footprint.