Employment Litigation Attorney JN -042025-159142

Goodwin Recruiting; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious plaintiff-side employment law firm in Morristown seeks an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment defense and litigation, with a commitment to excellence and client advocacy. This dynamic role offers the chance to work collaboratively on high-level cases, providing a strategic approach to employee advocacy.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-8 years employment litigation experience.
• NJ Bar admission in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court proceedings and litigate cases.
• Negotiate settlements for clients.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal Research

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Employment Litigation Attorney JN -042025-159142

Our client, a prestigious plaintiff-side employment law firm, is seeking to hire an Employment Litigation Attorney. Ideal candidates will have a background in employment defense, as the firm is comprised of former defense attorneys who bring a strategic, well-rounded approach to advocating for employees.

This is a unique role with a dynamic, collaborative firm that handles high-level litigation. If you are an accomplished employment litigator with a commitment to excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• NJ Bar admission in good standing
• Minimum of 4-8 years employment litigation experience, including defense and trial work, with a successful track record
• Experience in New Jersey Employment Law
• Skilled in negotiating settlements for clients
• Represent clients in court proceedings and litigate cases as needed
• Expertise in personal injury, workers' compensation, and tribal law matters
• Proficient in legal research and drafting legal documents, contracts, agreements, and pleadings using LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• Availability Monday through Friday; weekends as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($125,000 - $225,000)
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values, providing world-class customer service, and helping clients navigate complex labor laws. We value diversity and strive to consider all qualified candidates, aiming to open doors and change lives.