Employment Law Associate – Counseling & Litigation

Talent Search Pro; Madison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Search Pro in Madison, NJ seeks an Employment Law Associate with 3–5 years of direct employment law experience. The ideal candidate will counsel and litigate on behalf of employers and help manage cases across the firm.

Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required. The role supports a top-ranked team with a strong emphasis on research and writing skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse clients.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of direct employment law experience.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required.
• Demonstrated experience in both employment counseling and litigation.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Counsel employers on compliance and risk management.
• Represent employers in all phases of employment litigation.
• Manage matters independently while collaborating with the team.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs, motions, and other legal documents.
• Work with a diverse range of clients on complex employment law issues.

Skills

Employment law

Legal research

Legal writing

Independent caseload management

Counseling and litigation

Job description

Salary range: $154K - $185K

Location: Madison, NJ

Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders)

Hybrid work policy: 4 days in-office in Madison, NJ

About this role

We are looking for an Employment Law Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our top-ranked team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background spanning both counseling and litigation to help manage cases independently and collaborate effectively across the firm.

What will you be doing?

• Counsel employers on compliance and risk management.
• Represent employers in all phases of employment litigation.
• Manage matters independently while collaborating with the team.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs, motions, and other legal documents.
• Work with a diverse range of clients on complex employment law issues.

Key Requirements

• 3-5 years of direct employment law experience.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required.
• Demonstrated experience in both employment counseling and litigation.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.