Job Description

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

The Philadelphia office of our national law firm client, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World, is seeking an associate with a minimum of 3 years of employment litigation experience on either the plaintiff or defense side. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.

The ideal candidate should have experience developing strategy, drafting pleadings, taking/defending depositions, arguing motions and the capability of working independently.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited Law School with strong academic credentials and on Law Review or Moot Court.
• Admission to practice law in PA and NJ.
• 3+ years of employment litigation experience including discrimination, harassment, wage & hour and employment contract cases.
• Familiarity with federal and state employment statutes.
• Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace law issues, including employee relations, mitigation of risk, ADA and other workplace accommodation, employment agreements, reductions-in-force, and employment-related policies is also beneficial.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.