Description:
Due to continued expansion, A Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights Litigation Law Firm is seeking an associate attorney for our Employment Practice Group. Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-starter with 2+ years of experience that includes:- Employment litigation defending discrimination matters, retaliation, restrictive covenants and wage and hour litigation in the state and federal courts of NJ and NY and before government agencies.
- Providing advice and counsel to employers on various employment-related issues including wage and hour, mitigation of risk, performance management, workplace accommodations, leave laws, and reductions-in-force.
- Drafting employment agreements, employment handbooks and related policies.
- Working knowledge of federal, New Jersey, New York State and New York City employment laws.
- Excellent legal research, drafting and writing ability, and analytical and verbal communication skills are required.
Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
