Employment Attorney

Employment Attorney

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Organising Institution / Firm

AJ Chambers US

Rolling Basis (Official)

New Jersey, United States

$154,000 - $165,000 / year

3-5 years of employment law experience; Admission to the New Jersey Bar (required); Admission to the New York Bar (a plus); Experience advising employers and representing them in litigation.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

AJ Chambers US is seeking an Employment Attorney (Associate level) for a full-service law firm based in New Jersey, United States. The position entails providing practical, strategic guidance to employer clients on day-to-day employment issues while handling active employment litigation.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 3–5 years of dedicated employment law experience.
• Bar Admission: Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required; admission to the New York Bar is a plus.
• Practice Skills: Experience both in advising employers (compliance, risk management) and representing employers in active litigation. Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advise employer clients across diverse industries on day-to-day workplace issues, compliance, and risk management.
• Represent employers in employment-related litigation matters.
• Manage matters independently while collaborating effectively with firm attorneys and clients.

Anticipated Compensation: $154,000 – $165,000 per year (base pay range listed as $140,000 – $165,000/yr depending on qualifications).

Benefits Package: Discretionary performance bonuses, life, health, accident, and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and a 401(k) retirement plan.