Hybrid Employment Litigation Attorney (NJ)

On Call Counsel; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan coverage

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Longevity pay bonuses

Dental and vision plans

Job summary

On Call Counsel, a dynamic litigation firm, seeks an experienced Employment Law Attorney to join a hybrid role balancing remote work with in-office strategy sessions.

You will handle a diverse employment docket, including discrimination, wage-and-hour disputes, and provide compliance guidance to clients. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of civil litigation, NJ Bar, JD, and a proven track record in depositions, motions, and trial prep.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active, good-standing New Jersey Bar license.
• 5–7 years of civil litigation experience with a heavy focus on employment law.
• Proven track record in depositions, oral arguments, and trial preparation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a caseload across office and home environments.

Responsibilities

• Caseload Management: Independently drive a diverse litigation portfolio focused on employment matters (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, NJLAD, wage-and-hour, wrongful termination).
• Advocacy & Court Appearances: Represent clients in federal/state courts, agencies, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Depositions & Discovery: Conduct/defend complex depositions; draft targeted discovery plans for employment law.
• Motion Practice: Research and draft pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs.
• Strategy & Counseling: Advise clients on compliance, risk mitigation, and workplace policies.
• Settlement Negotiation: Value claims and negotiate optimal resolutions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law

Oral advocacy

Depositions

Case management

Hybrid work model

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

New Jersey Bar

New York Bar (preferred)

Job description

On Call Counsel, a dynamic litigation firm, seeks an experienced Employment Law Attorney to join a hybrid role balancing remote work with in-office strategy sessions.

You will handle a diverse employment docket, including discrimination, wage-and-hour disputes, and provide compliance guidance to clients. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of civil litigation, NJ Bar, JD, and a proven track record in depositions, motions, and trial prep.