Junior Associate Attorney, Employment Law

Our growing employment law practice is seeking a motivated and passionate Junior Attorney to join our team! This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with litigation, client interaction, and strategic case development from day one. The ideal candidate is eager to advocate for employees and make a meaningful impact in their legal journey.

Responsibilities

• Support a diverse caseload of employment matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, and whistleblower actions.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and legal briefs.
• Participate in client intake, meetings strategy sessions.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategies and develop persuasive arguments.
• Appear in court for conferences, motion arguments, and other proceedings.
• Assist in preparing for mediations, hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Maintain organized case files and monitor deadlines to ensure timely case progression.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the New Jersey Bar. Admission to the New York bar is a plus.
• Passion towards advocating for individuals with employment-related claims.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning.
• Proficient in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation: The base salary or hourly range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to; prior relevant experience, business needs and market factors. Additionally, salary wages are only part of the total compensation package.

Benefits: (Eligible full-time employees and part-time employees who work over 30 hours a week)

· Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision

· Paid Time off- Vacation and Sick time

· Robust Holiday Schedule

·Summer Fridays (Early closures Memorial Day- Labor Day)

· 401k Plans + matching for qualifying employees

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandon J Broderick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

No 3rd party recruitment firms.