My client is a boutique employment law firm, specializing on the plaintiff side of employment litigation and they are looking for a senior attorney to work alongside the partner in their Manhattan or New Jersey office. The successful candidate will be barred in NY & NJ or NJ & PA.

They are seeking to immediately hire Litigation Associates to support all aspects of their fast-paced employment litigation practice. Primary responsibilities will include research and drafting complaints, discovery requests and responses, motions, interviewing clients, making court appearances in federal and state court, taking and defending depositions, negotiating in settlement conferences, oral arguments, and prosecuting trials.

This firm is an extremely entrepreneurial firm with an excellent commission and bonus structure, based on the settlements that you negotiate.

Preferences:

4 years + of Experience in federal litigation and motion practice

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Keen attention to detail

Ability to prioritize, organize, and work independently

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and LEXIS