Employment Partner

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Partner for its Labor & Employment practice group in Hackensack, NJ. This role offers a leadership opportunity for an attorney with a robust background in labor and employment defense litigation. The candidate should possess strategic litigation experience, leadership skills, and a dedication to client service. Portable business is considered but not required.

Duties

• Handle all aspects of labor and employment defense litigation from inception through resolution.
• Manage and supervise attorneys and legal staff within a collaborative team environment.
• Defend employers in employment matters, including wage and hour disputes, single-plaintiff and class actions, and discrimination claims.
• Conduct and oversee appearances in Federal and State courts.
• Represent clients in investigations and proceedings before the U.S. Department of Labor, EEOC, and state and local human rights agencies.
• Provide strategic counseling and risk management advice on employment-related matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to practice group growth.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of employment litigation defense experience.
• Significant experience handling wage and hour matters and employment class actions.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and management experience.
• Strong litigation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience managing complex employment matters in both Federal and State courts.
• Admission to practice in New Jersey required.
• Portable business is welcomed but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the New Jersey Bar.

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Exceptional client service commitment.
• Strategic litigation and risk management expertise.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation matters.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and support.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and client development.
• Unlimited PTO for attorneys.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities.
• Meaningful client contact and hands-on litigation experience.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306