Plaintiff Employment Litigator — Flexible, Hybrid/Remote

Orion Placement; 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

Pay: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Represent employees and make a meaningful impact by advocating for individuals in workplace disputes.
• Handle sophisticated plaintiff-side employment litigation from intake through resolution.
• Join a collaborative, respected boutique practice where your voice and contributions matter.
• Enjoy significant career growth, mentorship, and increasing autonomy as you develop.
• Flexible work arrangements available based on experience and ability to work independently.
• Opportunity for experienced attorneys to explore a formula-based compensation model with strong earning potential.

Location: Montvale, NJ. Primarily on-site for attorneys building experience, with increasing hybrid or remote flexibility available for more experienced, self-sufficient attorneys.

Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey and have at least 2+ years of plaintiff or defense employment litigation experience. More experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.

About Us

We are a boutique law firm dedicated to representing employees in complex workplace matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, employment agreements, severance issues, and related litigation. Our team values collaboration, high-quality advocacy, and providing exceptional client service while fostering long-term professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• 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.

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.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a close-knit team where your work directly impacts clients' lives. We offer meaningful litigation experience, professional mentorship, increasing flexibility as you grow, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for long-term career advancement while handling sophisticated employment law matters.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance