Labor amp Employment Associate 2-4 Years

BCG Attorney Search; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with optional HSA

Short and long-term disability

Dental and vision care

Life insurance

401K plan

Vacation and sick time

Employee assistance program

Voluntary insurance programs

Commuter and transit programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search represents a prominent law firm seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 2-4 years of experience for its Florham Park, New Jersey office. The position is full-time and involves both litigation and counseling roles across multiple industries.

Qualified candidates will have a JD from an accredited law school, strong academic performance, NJ State Bar admission (NY admission preferred), and excellent writing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment-specific, defense-side experience.
• Strong academic performance in law school.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to take ownership of work and career.
• Good standing with the NJ State Bar; NY admission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Litigate employment claims involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Advise employers on compliance issues, including terminations and wage matters.
• Draft personnel policies and employment-related agreements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ownership mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor & Employment Associate with 2-4 years of experience for its Florham Park, New Jersey office. This full-time position offers the opportunity to engage with clients across various industries in both litigation and counseling roles.

Duties

• Litigate employment claims involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Advise employers on compliance issues, including terminations and wage matters.
• Draft personnel policies and employment-related agreements.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in employment-specific, defense-side roles.
• Strong academic performance in law school.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to take ownership of work and career.
• Good standing with the NJ State Bar; NY admission preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary insurance programs.
• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.