Employment Litigation Attorney
About The Position
The Hackensack, New Jersey office of Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, is actively seeking an attorney to join our growing Labor and Employment practice group. Our Employment Practice Group represents employers in complex and high-profile employment matters across a broad range of industries. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills, with experience independently managing sophisticated employment matters through all phases of litigation.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience
- Admission to practice in New Jersey required
- Experience handling matters in state and federal court
- Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing motions, conducting depositions, and representing clients in mediations and arbitrations
- Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication abilities
- Ability to independently manage an active caseload and prioritize competing deadlines
- Superior academic credentials and strong attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- New York admission is a plus
- Experience counseling employers on employment law compliance, workplace policies, and risk mitigation strategies preferred
Responsibilities
- Independently manage all phases of employment litigation from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related filings
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Attend and advocate at court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings
- Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, restrictive covenant matters, and other employment-related claims
- Advise and counsel employers on workplace issues, employment law compliance, personnel matters, and risk management strategies
- Manage discovery, motion practice, expert coordination, and case deadlines in both state and federal courts
- Develop litigation strategies, provide practical legal counsel, and maintain strong client relationships
- Collaborate with partners and clients to achieve favorable outcomes and deliver exceptional client service
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO for Attorneys
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
