Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois in Newark, NJ is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice. The ideal candidate should have 1-7 years of experience in employment law matters, including wage & hour and litigation. Responsibilities include drafting and arguing motions, providing legal guidance, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Competitive compensation ranges from USD $145,000 to $200,000 annually, alongside medical, dental, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-7 years of experience in employment law matters including wage & hour and litigation.
• Prior employment litigation and wage & hour experience required, preferably on management side.
• Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions and pleadings.
• Assist clients with employment law matters.
• Provide legal service within the Labor & Employment Practice.

Skills

Drafting and responding to discovery

Managing multiple projects

Strong writing and analytical skills

Taking and defending depositions

Job description

Overview

The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in New Jersey and have at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience in employment law matters. Prior employment litigation and wage & hour experience is required (preferably on the management side), and employment counseling or in‑house employment law experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel.

Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice represents clients from coast to coast in all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training. Our team of employment professionals is spread throughout our locations across the United States and provides clients with sound counsel in dozens of jurisdictions. Our size and geographic coverage allow us to provide our clients with consistent representation throughout the nation.

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

• 1–7 years of experience in employment law matters (wage & hour, employment litigation).
• Prior employment litigation and wage & hour experience required (preferably on the management side).
• Employment counseling or in‑house employment law experience preferred.

Compensation

Minimum Salary: USD $145,000.00 per year.

Maximum Salary: USD $200,000.00 per year.