An Employment Lawyer is a legal professional who works with all legal matters related to employees in the workplace. They are involved in ensuring that the right procedures are used for hiring, managing employee relations, handling disputes between employers and their employees.
Princeton, NJ Job Details Full-time $175,000 - $215,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Legal advocacy HR policy development Business development management Employee misconduct investigations Customer relationship building Law Employee conduct policy development Writing skills Employment law Employment law case experience HR legal compliance Doctor of Law (JD) Legal policy drafting Business development HR compliance Legal research Client management Sales development Document review Client acquisition Client growth strategy Bar Legal client consultation experience
Full Job Description Employment Law Counsel Location:
Princeton, New Jersey Work Arrangement:
In Person Salary:
$175,000 - $215,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Bonus:
Eligible to participate in the Firm's discretionary bonus program, subject to applicable program terms and individual and/or Firm performance. Position Overview Hill Wallack LLP is seeking an experienced Employment Law Counsel with 7+ years of experience to join its Employment & Labor Law Practice Group in Princeton, New Jersey. We are looking for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and business-minded attorney with substantial management-side employment experience who wants to take ownership of their practice, develop new business, and help grow the Firm's Employment & Labor Law Practice Group. The ideal candidate is proactive, client-focused, and interested in long-term growth, including a potential path toward partnership. Employment law will be the primary focus of the role, including employer counseling, workplace investigations, compliance, employment agreements, and employment litigation. The attorney should also be willing to handle broader litigation matters, including general litigation, construction litigation, government affairs, insurance defense, and related matters, as appropriate. Essential Responsibilities Advise employers, management, and HR professionals on a broad range of employment and labor law matters, including hiring, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leaves of absence, terminations, and workplace compliance. Conduct and advise clients on internal workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and other employee concerns. Draft and review employee handbooks, workplace policies, employment and separation agreements, restrictive covenants, and other employment-related documents. Represent employers in employment litigation and administrative proceedings involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, whistleblower, and related claims. Provide practical, business-oriented advice regarding federal and state employment law compliance and risk management. Independently manage client matters from inception through resolution while maintaining strong client relationships. Take an active role in growing the Firm's Employment & Labor Law Practice Group by developing new client relationships, generating business, and identifying opportunities to expand existing relationships. Handle broader litigation matters as needed, including general litigation, construction litigation, government affairs, insurance defense, and related disputes. Collaborate with attorneys across the Firm to develop cross-practice opportunities and contribute to the Firm's overall growth. Required Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school. Admission to practice law in New Jersey and in good standing. 7+ years of legal experience, with significant experience representing employers and management in employment law matters. Strong experience in employment counseling and employment litigation. Broad experience with workplace investigations, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, employee handbooks and policies, and employment law compliance. Strong knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws. Ability to independently manage matters and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice directly to clients. Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, communication, and client-service skills. Entrepreneurial and proactive approach, with a demonstrated interest in business development, client relationship building, and growing a legal practice. Preferred Qualifications Admission to practice law in New York desirable but not required. Experience in general litigation, construction litigation, government affairs, insurance defense, or related litigation. Demonstrated business development experience and entrepreneurial mindset. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, flexible spending account, and other employee benefits. Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms, eligibility requirements, and Firm policies. Hill Wallack LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay:
$175,000.00 - $215,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Employment law will be the primary focus of this position, including employer counseling, workplace investigations, compliance, employment agreements, and employment litigation. The position may also include broader litigation matters, such as general litigation, construction litigation, government affairs, insurance defense, and related disputes, as needed. Are you willing and comfortable handling matters outside of employment law when needed?
