Associate Counsel, Employment Law
RWJBarnabas Health, Short Hills, NJ, United States
Job Title
Associate Counsel, Employment Law
Job Overview
RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey's largest integrated academic healthcare system, seeks an employment law attorney to join its in-house legal department. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in both employment litigation and counseling, preferably with a large law firm, healthcare system, or other large employer.
Location
95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052
Department
General Counsel Office
Reports to
The Associate Counsel, Employment Law reports directly to the Vice President of Legal Affairs, Assistant General Counsel - Employment Law
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate degree from a nationally recognized law school and excellent academic credentials required
Active license to practice law in the State of New Jersey preferred or eligibility for in-house counsel licensure in New Jersey
4-6 years of experience practicing employment law required
Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws, rules and regulations
Employment litigation experience, including appearing in state and federal courts as well as before administrative agencies
Prior experience in a major law firm or legal department of a large corporate organization with healthcare law experience strongly preferred
Experience drafting employment agreements and other employment-related documents
Demonstrated professional and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-lawyers
Demonstrated time management skills, work organization and ability to manage many projects at one time
Essential Functions
Provide practical, executable and accurate employment law advice to stakeholders on a daily basis
Report on key employment issues
Provide advice and counseling with respect to numerous employment law related issues, including accommodation requests under the ADA; employee leave requests, including family medical and disability leave requests; wage and hour issues; employment termination, and disciplinary issues
Assist with administrative agency matters
Conduct legal research and analysis of complex legal issues with capacity to present to stakeholders regarding the same
Advise on employment related aspects of acquisitions, dispositions and dissolution of businesses
Provide training and education to HR professionals and management to ensure understanding and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Drafting employment-law related documents
Other
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Associate Counsel, Employment Law
Job Overview
RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey's largest integrated academic healthcare system, seeks an employment law attorney to join its in-house legal department. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in both employment litigation and counseling, preferably with a large law firm, healthcare system, or other large employer.
Location
95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052
Department
General Counsel Office
Reports to
The Associate Counsel, Employment Law reports directly to the Vice President of Legal Affairs, Assistant General Counsel - Employment Law
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate degree from a nationally recognized law school and excellent academic credentials required
Active license to practice law in the State of New Jersey preferred or eligibility for in-house counsel licensure in New Jersey
4-6 years of experience practicing employment law required
Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws, rules and regulations
Employment litigation experience, including appearing in state and federal courts as well as before administrative agencies
Prior experience in a major law firm or legal department of a large corporate organization with healthcare law experience strongly preferred
Experience drafting employment agreements and other employment-related documents
Demonstrated professional and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-lawyers
Demonstrated time management skills, work organization and ability to manage many projects at one time
Essential Functions
Provide practical, executable and accurate employment law advice to stakeholders on a daily basis
Report on key employment issues
Provide advice and counseling with respect to numerous employment law related issues, including accommodation requests under the ADA; employee leave requests, including family medical and disability leave requests; wage and hour issues; employment termination, and disciplinary issues
Assist with administrative agency matters
Conduct legal research and analysis of complex legal issues with capacity to present to stakeholders regarding the same
Advise on employment related aspects of acquisitions, dispositions and dissolution of businesses
Provide training and education to HR professionals and management to ensure understanding and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Drafting employment-law related documents
Other
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
#J-18808-Ljbffr