Litigation Associate

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading employment litigation defense firm with 130+ lawyers and nine offices in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and California. The firm’s employment litigation group is well respected for its expertise at all levels of litigation from inception through trial and appeals. In addition to serving clients in the states where our offices are located, the firm also acts as national counsel in various high exposure matters.

Employment litigation is one of the cornerstones of the firm’s practice. Known for an enriching, collegial workplace, the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

This position is for an attorney with 3+ years’ experience to join the Employment Litigation team in our Parsippany, NJ office, who represents for-profit companies, not-for-profit organizations, financial and educational institutions and municipal entities in all manners of Employment litigation. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive – someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction.

• Work collaboratively with senior litigators to develop litigation strategy for the defense of employment actions;
• Draft and review pleadings and discovery, memos, briefs and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
• Analysis of employment records;
• Represent clients in court and before administrative agencies;
• Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings, trials and all other aspects of employment litigation;
• Interact with employment experts;
• Conduct legal and employment research and analysis;
• Draft motions;
• Work cooperatively with others; and
• Interact with clients.

• Admission to practice in New Jersey;
• At least 3 years of experience in employment litigation.

• Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

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