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Labor & Employment Associate

The Labor & Employment Practice Group seeks to hire an associate with 4-5 years of employment litigation experience to reside in the Philadelphia office. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate strong analytical and writing skills, as well as substantive knowledge of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and federal labor and employment laws. Pennsylvania and New Jersey bar admission required.

Drinker Biddle offers the opportunity for sophisticated work in a collegial atmosphere, a …

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More Tales From the Bench

1-3 pm

The Fourth of a Luncheon Series!

presented by NJWLA’s Judicial Outreach Committee 

An informal luncheon with Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Deborah Poritz

where attendees will have an opportunity to hear Justice Poritz’s career insights, anecdotes and advice in an informal setting with plenty of opportunity for conversation.  The informal nature and limited attendance of this luncheon make a perfect setting in which to pose questions …

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Notice to the Bar

Less than one week remaining – Deadline for Attorney Registration and payment is March 30, 2015

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NJWLA 9th Annual WILL Platinum Gala Achieves Record-Breaking Attendance

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association Press Release GalaPhoto1Cedar Grove, New Jersey– 700 distinguished guests attended the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association’s sold out 9th Annual Women’s Initiative and Leaders in the Law (WILL) Platinum Gala at The Grove in Cedar Grove on Tuesday, March 22nd. The NJWLA awarded five extraordinary women from the bench and bar with the WILL Platinum Award bestowed upon women in the law for their…
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5th Annual Fore Ladies Only Golf Outing

Essex County Bar Foundation & New Jersey Women Lawyers Association present the 5th Annual Fore Ladies Only Golf Outing & Clinic

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Monday, June 20, 2016 Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club

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First time golfers and seasoned pros will both enjoy this fun and friendly outing. Ladies can register for the Clinic/9 Holes or play a full 18 Holes, either way they will enjoy camaraderie on the course and off over …

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2016 Judicial Panel

Save The Date

Details and Registration to follow…

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Commercial Damages / Cost Benefit Assessment of Litigation Dispute

Presented by NJWLA’s Solo/Small Firm Committee

6-8 pm

2 hours of CLE

Today, attorneys are faced with more and more cases where clients are asserting that they suffered damages and want their day in court.  However, in many cases, negotiating a settlement is more financially feasible than going to trial.  This seminar is designed to help you identify the acceptable commercial damage methods and to better understand the concepts of …

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YLD HAPPY HOUR (or two)

Join the NJWLA Young Lawyers Division, Morris County Bar Association Young Lawyers and Somerset County Bar Association Young Lawyers for a couple of Happy Hours!

George & Martha’s has graciously extended their reduced Happy Hour pricing for our group from 6-8pm

Register Here

 

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Open Positions for NJWLA Officers and Directors for the 2016-2017 Term

Dear NJWLA Members:

We are in the process of preparing our slate of Officers and Directors for the 2016-2017 term and are seeking nominations.  Kindly review the list of open positions below and email Colleen Skinner (cskinner@njwla.org), Jessica Allen (jsallen1130@yahoo.com), Suzanne Cerra (scerra@nfclegal.com) and Galit  Kierkut  (gkierkut@sillscummis.com) on or before April 1, 2016  if you would like to nominate yourself or someone …

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Labor & Employment Associate

The Labor & Employment Practice Group seeks to hire an associate with 4-5 years of labor and employment experience to reside in the Florham Park office, also providing assistance with New York matters. We are seeking candidates with experience in employment litigation, due diligence and counseling who demonstrate strong analytical and writing skills, as well as substantive knowledge of New Jersey, New York and federal labor and employment laws. NJ …

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Associate in the Labor & Employment Department

Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso LLC has an opening in the Whippany, NJ office for an Associate in the Labor & Employment Department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years experience in all aspects of employment litigation, including drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions and deposition experience. Experience working with clients in either a New Jersey or New York law firm …

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Employment – Litigation Associate

Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.

Newark NJ

Experienced (mid-senior associate level, 4-5 years of experience) employment law litigator, including in the restrictive covenant/trade secret/unfair competition area, who has strong writing skills and has written motion and trial briefs, who has handled all phases of discovery, including taking and defending depositions, and who has a broad knowledge of federal and NJ and NY state employment laws. Has worked in a private…
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Office of Legislative Services – Deputy Counsel (2 positions)

Notice of Vacancy

Title: Deputy Counsel (2 positions)

Location: Office of Legislative Services, Central Management Unit State House Annex, West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey

Salary: $48,513.74 per year ($49,484.02 after six months satisfactory performance)

Description: As a member of the professional non-partisan staff of the New Jersey State Legislature, staff professionals provide a variety of staff services for legislators, legislative staff, and legislative committees and …

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Litigation Associate with 4 to 6 years of complex litigation experience

A prestigious and global law firm is seeking a litigation associate with 4 to 6 years of complex litigation experience to join its growing practice in Short Hills, New Jersey.

This is a terrific opportunity to make worldwide connections and work on sophisticated matters, while, at the same time, benefiting from a smaller group setting in Short Hills.

Must be admitted to NY and NJ bars, and have excellent academic …

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Foreclosure Associate Attorney (3-5 years experience)

BP Fisher Law Group, LLP, a national leader in the default services industry, is a dynamic and full-service creditor’s rights firm with offices in multiple jurisdictions. With decades of experience in commercial and residential non-performing loans, we have built a national default services platform that is based on market drivers and innovation. Our numerous practice areas include, creditors’ rights, ancillary services, commercial lender default services, residential default services, and asset …

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