Associate

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney — Newark

  • LocationNewark, New Jersey
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience1–7 PQE
  • Compensation$145k–$200k
  • PracticeEmployment & Labor

An Am Law 100 firm

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Seeking an experienced labor & employment associate to join a busy Northeast office of a national law firm. The role focuses on employment litigation and counseling, with substantial client contact and responsibility across a range of workplace matters.

Successful candidates will have hands-on experience with wage & hour and discrimination matters, be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and pleadings, handling motion practice, and taking/defending depositions. The position offers the chance to play a significant role on matters and to work collaboratively with a distributed team of employment attorneys.

  • 1–7 years' post-qualification employment law experience
  • Admission to practice in New Jersey
  • Experience in employment litigation, including wage & hour and discrimination matters (management-side experience preferred)
  • Strong drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills; experience with discovery, motions, and depositions
  • Ability to manage multiple matters, work independently, and engage directly with clients and opposing counsel

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