Employment & Labor Attorney in Newark

Job Description

A regional powerhouse lawfirm in NY/NJ, is seeking an experienced and motivated Employment and Labor Attorney to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney with a strong desire to expand their practice and to contribute to the firm’s growth.

Requirements

• 8-20 years of experience assisting with the defense of employment claims, such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, restrictive covenant enforcement and defense, and trade secret prosecution and defense in state and/or federal courts or before government agencies.
• Experience with Human Resource Support and all phases of Employment Counseling.
• Experience in labor law and/or ERISA matters is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice in NY and NJ.
• Excellent academic credentials, legal research, drafting and writing ability, and analytical and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.

Salary: $170,000- 250,000 DOE

How to Apply: If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career and have the qualifications above, I encourage you to apply. Please apply or submit your resume confidentially to mikki.hussain@gogpac.com or contact me directly at (281)769-8721.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.