Hybrid Junior Partner / Senior Associate Attorney – Labor & Employment

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About the role

  • Handle a diverse range of labor and employment matters, including single plaintiff claims and wage & hour class actions.
  • Defend employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and negligent hiring.
  • Draft pleadings, substantive motions, written discovery, and other litigation documents.
  • Develop litigation strategy and conduct large-scale document reviews and productions.
  • Work directly with clients and communicate with opposing counsel.
  • Second-chair trials, depositions, and evidentiary hearings; participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
  • Collaborate within the Labor & Employment practice group in a fast-paced, collegial environment.

Requirements

  • 6-8+ years experience handling all aspects of complex & sophisticated litigation, including defending employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, wrongful termination and/or negligent hiring.
  • Experience drafting pleadings, substantive motions and written discovery; developing litigation strategy; conducting large-scale document reviews and productions; working directly with clients; communicating with opposing counsel; and second-chairing trials, depositions and/or evidentiary hearings.
  • Excellent writing and analytical skills as well as the ability to draft persuasive, clear and effective pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, mediation statements, orders and settlement agreements.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to efficiently manage multiple matters at once and produce exceptional work product under tight deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have the confidence and demeanor to build relationships with the Firm’s current clients, as well as the drive and ability to develop additional client relationships and business.
  • Admission to the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bar is required. Admission to the NY Bar is a plus.
  • O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid schedule.
  • Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
  • Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
  • Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.
  • Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs.
  • Robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan with employer contribution, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.

Job title

Junior Partner / Senior Associate Attorney – Labor & Employment

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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