Litigation Associate Labor and Employment

Litigation Associate Labor and Employment

Labor & Employment Litigation Associate – New Jersey or Philadelphia

A leading law firm is seeking a highly qualified associate to join its Labor & Employment Litigation practice in New Jersey or Philadelphia. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic and collegial environment.

Responsibilities & Experience:

1. 3–5 years of labor and employment litigation experience.
2. Experience with employment litigation in state and federal courts, administrative practice before local, state, and federal agencies, and/or advisory and counseling work.
3. Preferred but not required: Experience with traditional labor matters, including labor arbitrations, negotiations, and unfair labor practice charges, as well as transactional matters involving labor and employment issues.
4. Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
5. Active bar license in New Jersey or Pennsylvania preferred.

Why Join Us?

The firm’s Litigation Department represents a diverse range of local, national, and international clients in complex litigation matters at both the trial and appellate levels across local, state, and federal courts.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

1. Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
3. 401(k) retirement savings plan with firm contributions.
4. Flexible spending accounts (health care & dependent care) and health savings accounts.
5. Firm-subsidized emergency child and elder care services.
6. Family and medical leave, employee assistance program, and pre-tax transportation benefits.

The firm values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration as key drivers of excellence. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.