What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plaintiff-Side Employment Litigation Attorney position at Orion Placement?
Pay: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Represent employees and make a meaningful impact by advocating for individuals in workplace disputes.
- Handle sophisticated plaintiff-side employment litigation from intake through resolution.
- Join a collaborative, respected boutique practice where your voice and contributions matter.
- Enjoy significant career growth, mentorship, and increasing autonomy as you develop.
- Flexible work arrangements available based on experience and ability to work independently.
- Opportunity for experienced attorneys to explore a formula-based compensation model with strong earning potential.
Location: Montvale, NJ. Primarily on-site for attorneys building experience, with increasing hybrid or remote flexibility available for more experienced, self-sufficient attorneys.
Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey and have at least 2 years of plaintiff or defense employment litigation experience. More experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.
About Us
We are a boutique law firm dedicated to representing employees in complex workplace matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, employment agreements, severance issues, and related litigation. Our team values collaboration, high-quality advocacy, and providing exceptional client service while fostering long-term professional growth. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Represent employees in employment litigation matters from initial consultation through resolution.
- Evaluate potential claims and develop litigation strategies.
- Draft complaints, motions, demand letters, discovery, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and analyze complex employment law issues.
- Manage discovery, depositions, negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and litigation proceedings.
- Counsel clients regarding their legal rights and strategic options.
- Negotiate favorable settlements while preparing cases for litigation when necessary.
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff to achieve outstanding client outcomes.
- Stay current on developments in employment law and litigation strategy.
Qualifications
- Active New Jersey Bar license.
- 2 years of employment litigation experience.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent negotiation and courtroom advocacy abilities.
- Experience managing litigation matters with minimal supervision.
- Outstanding communication and client relationship skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Plaintiff-side employment law experience is preferred but not required.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You'll join a close-knit team where your work directly impacts clients' lives. We offer meaningful litigation experience, professional mentorship, increasing flexibility as you grow, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for long-term career advancement while handling sophisticated employment law matters.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $100,000 - $175,000