Plaintiff-Side Employment Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement
  • Montvale, New Jersey
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Represent employees and make a meaningful impact by advocating for individuals in workplace disputes.
    • Handle sophisticated plaintiff-side employment litigation from intake through resolution.
    • Join a collaborative, respected boutique practice where your voice and contributions matter.
    • Enjoy significant career growth, mentorship, and increasing autonomy as you develop.
    • Flexible work arrangements available based on experience and ability to work independently.
    • Opportunity for experienced attorneys to explore a formula-based compensation model with strong earning potential.

    Location: Montvale, NJ. Primarily on-site for attorneys building experience, with increasing hybrid or remote flexibility available for more experienced, self-sufficient attorneys.

    Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey and have at least 2+ years of plaintiff or defense employment litigation experience. More experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.

    About Us

    We are a boutique law firm dedicated to representing employees in complex workplace matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, employment agreements, severance issues, and related litigation. Our team values collaboration, high-quality advocacy, and providing exceptional client service while fostering long-term professional growth. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Represent employees in employment litigation matters from initial consultation through resolution.
    • Evaluate potential claims and develop litigation strategies.
    • Draft complaints, motions, demand letters, discovery, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
    • Conduct legal research and analyze complex employment law issues.
    • Manage discovery, depositions, negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and litigation proceedings.
    • Counsel clients regarding their legal rights and strategic options.
    • Negotiate favorable settlements while preparing cases for litigation when necessary.
    • Collaborate with attorneys and staff to achieve outstanding client outcomes.
    • Stay current on developments in employment law and litigation strategy.

    Qualifications

    • Active New Jersey Bar license.
    • 2+ years of employment litigation experience.
    • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
    • Excellent negotiation and courtroom advocacy abilities.
    • Experience managing litigation matters with minimal supervision.
    • Outstanding communication and client relationship skills.
    • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
    • Plaintiff-side employment law experience is preferred but not required.

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    You'll join a close-knit team where your work directly impacts clients' lives. We offer meaningful litigation experience, professional mentorship, increasing flexibility as you grow, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for long-term career advancement while handling sophisticated employment law matters.

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    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMontvale, New Jersey

    Skills

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    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
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    • Team Playerunmatched

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