Employment Associate Attorney

Chiesa, Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

Employment Associate Attorney Role Description Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC ("CSG Law") is a nationally recognized regional law firm rooted in excellence, teamwork and inclusion. As a leader in employment law, CSG Law provides counsel and representation to employers across a myriad of industries. Our team of recognized employment lawyers are both litigators and counselors who are engaged in a full spectrum of employment matters. We are seeking experienced associate employment attorneys to join our team in our Roseland, New Jersey office. Qualifications Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, proactive and collaborative employment attorney with at least 2 years of employment litigation experience defending discrimination, retaliation, restrictive covenants and wage and hour litigation in the state and federal courts of NJ and before government agencies. Additional preferred skills include: Substantive knowledge of federal and state employment laws; Familiarity with all facets of employment litigation, including responding to pleadings, drafting and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and trial preparation. Strong research and analytical skills. Excellent writing skills are a must. Writing samples are required. Experience providing advice and counsel to employers on employment-related issues including wage and hour, performance management, workplace accommodations, leave laws and reductions-in-force; Experience drafting employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, separation agreements, employee handbooks and employment policies; New Jersey bar admission is required. New York bar admission is preferred, and application to the New York bar will be required of the successful candidate after joining CSG Law, if not already so admitted. We invite you to learn about our Employment team and firm at www.csglaw.com. About CSG Law CSG Law, a full-service regional law firm with offices in New Jersey and New York, has assisted a broad spectrum of clients in achieving their objectives by offering a comprehensive array of legal services. Recognized as a Regional Powerhouse by Law360 and the Law Firm of the Year by the New Jersey Law Journal for the firm’s involvement in high profile matters throughout the region, CSG Law attracts private enterprises, governmental entities and individual clients seeking to benefit from practical, value-added counsel – the type of representation that leads to innovative and enduring results. CSG Law is uniquely positioned to maximize results through collaboration among firm members, counsel, associates and staff, each dedicated to sharing years of wisdom, knowledge and judgment to benefit the firm’s collective capabilities and client base. We are proud of our workplace culture which values the contributions of the team above all else, and our employee feedback has earned us a ranking among the Best Places to Work in New Jersey since 2020. At CSG Law we are committed to the recruitment, development and retention of diverse attorneys and staff. The firm’s two programs – the Diversity & Inclusion and Women’s Initiatives – provide opportunities for attorneys and employees to enhance their legal careers through career development, mentoring and networking opportunities both within the firm and throughout the business and legal communities. CSG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Posted
Updated
Title
Associate
Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Specialties
Litigation, Counseling, Wage & Hour
Experience
2+ years
Type
Law Firm