Labor & Employment Associate Attorney — Litigation & Strategy

The Paramus, New Jersey office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is seeking Associate Attorneys to join its growing Labor & Employment practice group. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to expand their practice while working with an experienced and collaborative team representing employers in a broad range of labor and employment matters.

The ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of litigation and employment law experience.

Experience with labor relations matters—including collective bargaining, grievance administration, and arbitration—is preferred but not required. We also welcome inquiries from established teams of attorneys with experience in this practice area.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation and employment law experience
• Experience with labor relations matters, including collective bargaining, grievances, and arbitrations, is a plus
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar in good standing
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute pre-trial strategy, exercise sound judgment, and think creatively
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment

Compensation

Salary ranges from $130,000 to $160,000, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

About Hall Booth Smith

Established in 1989, HBS is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS attorneys pride themselves on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s promise: “Serving to Achieve Excellence.”

HBS currently has nearly 400 attorneys spread across 29 offices in 12 states. HBS prides itself on its firm and individual staff accolades. It has been consistently selected by the Atlanta Journal Constitution as one of Atlanta's Top Workplaces since 2008 as well as recognized on the Top Workplaces USA lists, and our offices continuously receive regional awards for employee quality and service.

The firm is committed to providing a supportive environment for attorneys to represent clients with excellence and to develop and grow in their practice.

Diversity & Inclusion

HBS is committed to cultivating an environment of inclusion, which we believe contributes to the overall success of all individuals. We are committed to a cohesive and productive work environment in which our different cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, and perspectives are communicated, understood, and embraced to enrich our employees and best serve our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our Firm is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit to ensure the best fit in every position.

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