Labor & Employment Associate: Hybrid, Growth & Trials

Orion Placement; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced attorney to join their Labor and Employment team in Philadelphia. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to handle labor and employment claims in PA and NJ while enjoying the flexibility of partial remote work.

The ideal candidate will bring 2+ years of litigation experience, strong research, writing, and organizational skills, with a focus on collaboration within a supportive team environment.

Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and significant opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of labor and employment litigation experience required.
• Active member of PA and NJ bars necessary.
• Experience with insurance defense and complex litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defend a wide range of labor and employment claims in PA and NJ.
• Draft pleadings and respond to written discovery.
• Take depositions and participate in arbitrations and trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys to develop strategies for complex matters.

Skills

Labor and employment litigation

Legal research

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

$ 120,000.00 - 180,000.00 (US Dollar)

• Join a growing, high-performing Labor and Employment team handling complex cases in PA and NJ
• Hybrid work flexibility while collaborating closely with experienced attorneys
• Opportunity to develop trial and arbitration experience on meaningful employment and general litigation matters
• Exposure to diverse clients, including businesses, financial institutions, and insurers
• Competitive bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package

Location: Hybrid role based in Philadelphia, PA, with partial remote flexibility

Note: Must have 2+ years' experience defending labor and employment claims, with active PA and NJ bar membership. Experience in insurance defense or complex litigation preferred.

About Us

Confidential Employer. Our team provides legal services to local, national, and international businesses, financial institutions, and insurance companies. We focus on collaboration, professional growth, and delivering exceptional client results.

Job Description

• Defend a wide range of labor and employment claims in PA and NJ
• Draft pleadings and respond to written discovery
• Take depositions and participate in arbitrations and trials
• Handle general litigation defense matters as assigned
• Conduct legal research and prepare client-focused memoranda
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to develop strategies for complex matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• 2+ years of labor and employment litigation experience
• Active member of PA and NJ bars
• Experience with insurance defense and complex litigation preferred
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Excellent academic credentials and professional communication skills

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid flexibility with in-office collaboration and remote work options
• Professional growth and exposure to a wide range of employment law matters
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make an impact in meaningful cases and develop litigation skills