Labor and Employment Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Vacation & Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate with 2 to 4 years of experience for its Florham Park, New Jersey office. This full-time role involves working with clients across diverse industries in both litigation and counseling capacities.

The position emphasizes handling employment disputes and providing compliant guidance on workplace issues, with opportunities to draft policies and agreements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in employment defense roles.
• Strong academic performance in law school.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to take ownership of work and career.
• Good standing with NJ and NY State Bars.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation & Counseling

Employment Law

Legal Writing

Client Advisory

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

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

Duties

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

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in an employment-specific, defense-side role.
• 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 and NY State Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Certifications

• Admission to the NJ and NY State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• Detail-oriented with initiative.

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.