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Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
Newark, NJ US
Job Description
Labor & Employment Attorney - Newark
Our client, a full-service corporate law firm, is seeking an associate to join their Labor & Employment practice group in Newark, New Jersey.
Qualifications:
- 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 traditional labor law and/or ERISA matters is a plus
- Excellent legal research, drafting and writing ability, and analytical and verbal communication skills are required
- Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
- Must have a JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
- Must be admitted to practice law in NY and NJ
All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Meet Your Recruiter
Misty Kokkos
Global Legal Recruiter
mkokkos@lawseek.com
With fifteen years of combined experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, Misty Kokkos has successfully navigated diverse industries ranging from start-ups to Big 4, financial services, logistics and supply chain, and more.
Misty’s recruiting experience spans globally from the United States to Europe, the United Kingdom, India and beyond. She focuses on practice areas including healthcare and regulatory compliance, as well as Labor and Employment.
Misty enjoys world travel, learning new languages and exploring the arts. Based in Athens, Greece, Misty splits her time between Europe and Texas, U.S.A.