Plaintiff Employment Litigator — Flexible, Hybrid/Remote

Orionplacement; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Montvale, NJ seeks an experienced attorney to represent employees in complex workplace matters from intake through resolution. The role emphasizes advocacy in plaintiff-side employment litigation within a boutique, collaborative setting.

You will handle claims, draft motions, manage discovery, and advise clients on strategic options, with mentorship and growing autonomy as you progress.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Bar license.
• 2+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and courtroom advocacy abilities.
• Experience managing litigation matters with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding communication and client relationship skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Plaintiff-side employment law experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent employees in employment litigation matters from initial consultation through resolution.
• Evaluate potential claims and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft complaints, motions, demand letters, discovery, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex employment law issues.
• Manage discovery, depositions, negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and litigation proceedings.
• Counsel clients regarding their legal rights and strategic options.
• Negotiate favorable settlements while preparing cases for litigation when necessary.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to achieve outstanding client outcomes.
• Stay current on developments in employment law and litigation strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Courtroom advocacy

Communication

Client relations

Education

Active New Jersey Bar license

Job description

Confidential Employer in Montvale, NJ seeks an experienced attorney to represent employees in complex workplace matters from intake through resolution. The role emphasizes advocacy in plaintiff-side employment litigation within a boutique, collaborative setting.

You will handle claims, draft motions, manage discovery, and advise clients on strategic options, with mentorship and growing autonomy as you progress.