Entry-Level Litigation Attorney — Labor & Employment

Orion Placement; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer. Responsibilities include handling litigation in labor & employment and special education law, conducting research, drafting pleadings, and assisting with discovery. Entry-level attorneys are welcome, provided they have passed the New Jersey Bar and can work in Warren, NJ four days per week.

This role offers hands-on litigation experience, collaboration with experienced attorneys, and opportunities to grow advocacy and case management skills in a supportive office setting.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and successful completion of the New Jersey Bar Exam.
• Entry-level candidates and attorneys with 0+ years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable exercising sound judgment.
• Genuine interest in litigation, particularly labor & employment and special education matters.
• Ability to meet a 1,800-hour annual work requirement.
• Availability to work in Warren, NJ, four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation and litigation-related matters involving labor & employment and special education law.
• Conduct legal research and develop practical strategies for resolving client matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with discovery, document review, and case preparation.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys on complex and engaging legal issues.
• Communicate with clients and contribute to effective case management.
• Develop your advocacy, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Self-motivation

Interest in litigation

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New Jersey Bar Exam

Job description

Confidential Employer. Responsibilities include handling litigation in labor & employment and special education law, conducting research, drafting pleadings, and assisting with discovery. Entry-level attorneys are welcome, provided they have passed the New Jersey Bar and can work in Warren, NJ four days per week.

This role offers hands-on litigation experience, collaboration with experienced attorneys, and opportunities to grow advocacy and case management skills in a supportive office setting.