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Employment Opportunities in the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

View the attached Opportunities for the New Jersey State Bar Association

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Sincerest thanks to McElroy, Duetsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP for hosting a wonderful Tales From The Bench luncheon!

Sincerest thanks to McElroy, Duetsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP  for hosting a wonderful Tales From The Bench luncheon!  A very special thank you from NJWLA to The Honorable Helen E. Hoens for providing us with practical tips, informal conversation and warm hospitality during our luncheon.  We appreciate your time, your honesty and your continued support of the women and the mission of NJWLA.

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Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Senior Vice President and General Counsel. The successful candidate will report directly to the President and will serve as the Chief Legal Officer for the whole University, including the Rutgers boards, president, senior officers, and other officials and units. The Senior Vice President and General Counsel will lead the Office of General Counsel, which currently consists of 18 other attorneys, three legal assistants, and other supporting staff, primarily located in …

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Lowenstein Sandler is seeking a highly qualified Associate to join the dynamic Employment Practice

Lowenstein Sandler is seeking a highly qualified Associate to join the dynamic Employment Practice in our Roseland office. Candidates should have 3 – 5 years of employment law and civil litigation experience at a major firm. Responsibilities will include handling actions involving claims of discrimination, wrongful termination and sexual harassment, as well as drafting employment and severance agreements, resolving employment contract actions, disputes over noncompetition, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements and …

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Litigation Associate

Hardin Kundla McKeon & Poletto

An established firm with a diverse litigation practice, has an opportunity in its Springfield, NJ office for a litigation associate with at least 3 years of hands-on civil litigation experience. Excellent analytical, writing and oral communication skills are essential. Experience in litigating insurance coverage disputes and/or professional liability matters a plus. The firm is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive compensation and benefits and …

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Labor & Employment & Litigation Associate (Newark)

The Newark office has an immediate opening for a Labor & Employment & Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of experience in employment litigation (management side) and business litigation in state and federal courts. Federal Judicial or State Clerkship experience a plus. This position will support both the Labor & Employment and Litigation Sections. Excellent academic credentials, strong research and writing skills, and top tier large law firm experience required. Must …

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2015 WOMEN’S BENCH/BAR CONFERENCE – From New Jersey to the World— Are Women Human?

9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

2.7 CLE CREDITS!

New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick

Presented by The New Jersey State Bar Association Women in the Profession Section and the International Justice Project

 

HONORED GUEST

Hon. Madeline Cox Arleo Recipient of the 2015 Justice Marie L. Garibaldi Award for Distinguished Service and Excellence

& Discussion on Women and Human Rights Issues with the Following Panelists:

• Wanda M. Akin, Esq., Co-Founder, International …

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Women Advancing Women

Please join us for a Round-Table Discussion with the Honorable Karen Williams, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey

Judge Williams will share her perspective on the advancement of women in the legal profession based upon her experience on the bench and in private practice. She will also share her insights on how she transitioned from the private sector to public service and work-life balance.

5:00 – …

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“HOT TOPICS”: Bankruptcy, Tidelands, Enhanced Policy, CFPB / TRID, Estates

Presented By Liberty Abstract and First American Title Insurance Company

Free Seminar for 2 CLE Credits

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The Conference Room The Taco Truck

Midtown Shopping Center 50 Morris Street Morristown, New Jersey 07960

To Register:

Email Arlene Maynard — Liberty Abstract – la@libertyabstract.com Include: Name, Law Firm, Phone # and Email address. Include questions on recent title issues you want discussed during the seminar. They will …

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NJ Commission on Professionalism in the Law Luncheon

NJWLA’s President-Elect, Loren L. Pierce, will received the Professional Lawyer of the Year Award

Congratulations Loren!

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Tales From The Bench

12 to 2 p.m. More Tales From The Bench – The Third of A Luncheon Series  

An informal luncheon with Retired Supreme Court Justice Helen E. Hoens where attendees will have an opportunity to hear Justice Hoens’ career insights, anecdotes and advice in an informal setting with plenty of opportunity for conversation.

The informal nature and limited attendance of this luncheon is a perfect setting in which to pose questions …

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Thanks to our Sponsors Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. and Hudson Court Reporting for sponsoring our Summer Kickoff Event

Much thanks to our generous sponsors, Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. and Hudson Court Reporting, for their support at our Fall Kickoff Event on September 30th.   President, Jessica Allen’s term was kicked off with over 70 attorneys at JJ Bitting Brewing Company in Woodbridge, with a couple of hours of food, networking,  great company and a business card drawing with gifts donated by Geeta Sundrani of Hudson Court …

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ABOUT NJWLA

Our Mission

  • Engage in statewide efforts to support and promote our members.
  • Endorse qualified female attorneys for appointments to the state and federal judiciary.
  • Foster leadership among our membership
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