Senior Employment Attorney

A law firm in Jersey City, NJ, is actively seeking a Senior Employment Attorney with more than 8 years of experience in employment law. This position offers the potential for partner-level consideration, making it ideal for an experienced attorney looking to take on a leadership role. While a portable book of business is an advantage, it is not a requirement. The firm has a billable hours target of 1,900 hours annually, with the opportunity to earn additional compensation for any billable hours beyond this target. The firm provides a generous benefits package and a collaborative environment for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a variety of complex employment law cases, including litigation, regulatory compliance, and advisory services for clients.
• Represent clients in employment disputes, including wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, and class action lawsuits.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on employment matters, including drafting and reviewing employment policies, contracts, and handbooks.
• Advise clients on risk management strategies to help avoid litigation and ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws.
• Oversee all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations.
• Maintain strong client relationships by providing effective legal advice tailored to their business goals and compliance needs.
• Engage in business development activities to expand the firm’s employment practice, identifying opportunities for growth and building a strong client base.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys, contributing to their development and the overall success of the firm’s employment law team.
• Meet the 1,900 billable hours minimum, with the opportunity to earn additional compensation for hours worked beyond that threshold.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 8+ years of employment law experience, with a strong background in litigation, compliance, and advisory services.
• Proven ability to manage complex employment cases, including individual and class actions.
• A portable book of business is a plus but not required.
• Expertise in handling various employment disputes, including wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and practical legal counsel that aligns with client business needs.
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships, with a focus on delivering high-quality service.

Educational Background:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar.

Certifications:

• Additional certifications in employment law or related fields are beneficial but not mandatory.
• Regular Continuing Legal Education (CLE) focused on employment law and litigation is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong litigation skills, with a proven track record of successfully managing employment law cases.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to prepare clear and persuasive legal arguments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues, offering practical legal solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to advocate for clients in court and during settlement negotiations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a focus on business development and client relationship management.
• Ability to meet billable hour requirements while balancing the needs of multiple clients and cases.

Benefits:

• Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Additional compensation for billable hours beyond the 1,900-hour minimum, at $50 per hour for every extra hour billed.
• Generous vacation and paid time off policy.
• Access to wellness programs, including a subsidized gym membership.
• Disability insurance coverage.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced employment attorney seeking a leadership position in Jersey City, NJ. The role offers room for growth, partner-level consideration, and the chance to shape the firm’s employment law practice while working on high-profile matters.

This nationally recognized law firm provides comprehensive legal services and solutions to clients. Its major practice areas include professional liability litigation, product liability litigation, securities litigation and arbitration, labor and employment law, property and casualty law, insurance coverage and litigation, and contract advisory services. The firm and its attorneys have been providing these legal services since 1993. Headquartered in New York City, New York, the firm has offices in several major locations including River Edge, New Jersey.