Labor & Employment Associate (2-4 yrs)
Permanent Placements is seeking a 2nd – 4th year Associate in the Labor & Employment Practice of our client's Florham Park, New Jersey office. Our client is offering competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. They are consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, and was named the top litigation practice in the state in 2024 by the New Jersey Law Journal. This Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country, in both litigation and counseling capacities.
Job Requirements:
Ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of experience in an employment-specific, defense-side role, with a focus on litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, and other employment claims; experience advising employers on compliance issues relating to leaves of absence, performance management, wage and hour compliance, and terminations; and drafting personnel policies and employment agreements.
Qualified candidates will have solid academic performance in law school, strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability, desire and initiative to “take ownership” over work and career. Candidates must be in good standing with the NJ State Bar; NY admission also preferred.
Joe Mayer