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Labor And Employment Associate Attorney
Job Description
Employment, Labor & Workforce Management Associate Attorney - Newark, NJ
Our client, an Am Law 200 law firm, is seeking an attorney to work in its growing national management-side Employment, Labor & Workforce Management (ELWM) practice. This is a hybrid opportunity based in the firm’s Newark, New Jersey office.
The estimated salary range for this position is $240,000 - $260,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.
Qualifications:
- 4-5 years of relevant labor and employment law experience
- Knowledge of federal and state labor & employment laws (e.g., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and similar state laws)
- Experience handling all aspects of litigation such as interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and various motions and briefs, conducting, and defending depositions, interacting with clients and opposing counsel, and attending court appearances
- Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace matters, including hiring, onboarding, employee discipline and discharge, wage and hour compliance, employee relations, mitigation of risk, workplace accommodations, leave management, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies is also beneficial
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
- Admission to practice law in New Jersey
About Us
Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.
We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.
To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at www.lawseek.com.
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.