Senior Plaintiff Employment Litigator — NJ

Malamut Law; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Malamut Law seeks an experienced Plaintiff-side Labor & Employment Attorney to lead and advocate for employee rights in complex cases across New Jersey and beyond. You will handle all phases of litigation, from intake to trial, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with colleagues to achieve favorable outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation experience in employment law, strong advocacy skills, and a NJ license with PA waiver status as a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience with a strong background in employment law preferred
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Responsibilities

• Represent employees in claims involving workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, retaliation, and other labor and employment issues
• Handle all aspects of litigation including pleadings, motion practice, depositions, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Conduct client consultations and manage case strategy from intake through resolution
• Collaborate with fellow litigators and support staff to deliver effective, results-driven representation
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulatory changes

Skills

Advocacy skills

Written & oral communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in New Jersey

Job description

Malamut Law seeks an experienced Plaintiff-side Labor & Employment Attorney to lead and advocate for employee rights in complex cases across New Jersey and beyond. You will handle all phases of litigation, from intake to trial, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with colleagues to achieve favorable outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation experience in employment law, strong advocacy skills, and a NJ license with PA waiver status as a plus.