Employment Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Paid holidays

EAP

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is assisting a law firm in Berkeley Heights, NJ in hiring an Employment Litigation Associate. The role focuses on defending and litigating a broad range of employment-related claims for employers nationwide, with opportunities to handle class/collective actions.

Candidates should have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, 4+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience, NJ Bar admission, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academics.
• Minimum 4 years of employment or commercial litigation experience.
• Active NJ Bar admission in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate employment-related claims and discrimination charges.
• Advise and train employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, agencies, mediations, and arbitration, including class actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate to join its team in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The firm specializes in employment and labor law, providing strategic solutions to employers nationwide.

Duties

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
• 4+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience.
• Employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current NJ Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the NJ Bar.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account.
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.