Employment Attorney - Newark, NJ
NewarkOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
An early-career employment attorney handling plaintiff-side cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower matters, supporting case evaluation, drafting, litigation, and client representation.
About this role
About Us
Are you a proactive, growth-minded attorney with a passion for advocating for people whose rights have been violated? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace learning opportunities, and want to make a meaningful impact early in your career? You may be a great fit for our team.
We are a high-stakes trial firm tackling some of society's most critical issues. Our plaintiff-side employment practice is expanding rapidly, and we are looking for an attorney who wants to build a long-term career representing employees in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and whistleblower matters.
Position Summary
This role offers robust litigation experience in a supportive environment where your voice and perspective matter.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities **
• Support case evaluation, strategy development, and legal research
• Draft complaints, discovery, meet-and-confer letters, motions, and briefs
• Participate in depositions, mediations, and settlement conferences with partner guidance
• Work directly with clients to understand their experiences and goals
• Assist with preparing cases for hearings, settlement, or trial
• Collaborate closely with partners, paralegals, and intake team members
• Perform additional responsibilities that support excellent case outcomes
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities **
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
• Passion for representing employees and advancing workplace justice
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with clients
• Organized, adaptable, and eager to grow
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**Education & Experience **
• Recent law school graduate or early-career attorney
• Licensed in Nevada or awaiting bar results
• Experience in employment law (internships/clinics) a plus
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Skills
Case EvaluationDepositionsDrafting BriefsDrafting ComplaintsDrafting MotionsEmployment LawLegal ResearchLitigationMediationNevada Bar Admission Or EligibilitySettlement Conferences
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