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.
Reports to:
The Associate Counsel, Employment Law reports directly to the Vice President of Legal Affairs, Assistant General Counsel – Employment Law
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 Duties:
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.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
….and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
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 stronglypreferred
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
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
