Employment & Labor Associate in Newark

Date Posted: Saturday, August 16, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Seeking an experienced 3-5 year attorney, who has demonstrated experience and/or success in academic coursework in Employment & Labor legal work,e to work with one of the area’s Top Law Firms, a distinction achieved by less than 150 of the 40,000 law firms practicing in the Tri-State area. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who has experience in the Employment & Labor practice area. The Associate is responsible for overseeing a multitude of matters to ensure timely and complete receipt.

 

Requirements

  • 3-5 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 and Benefits

  • Salary Range: $185,000 – 205,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
  • Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k)-retirement plan with firm contributions, paid time off, and other firm-sponsored benefits and perks.

 

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and motivated Attorney- looking to join a reputable law firm, we invite you to submit your resume 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.