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Labor & Employment Attorney – NJ Office

The New Jersey office of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney. The candidate should have at least 5 years of labor and employment experience. The position provides the opportunity to work both independently and as part of our strong Labor & Employment Group.

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Notice of Vacancy Announcement(s): Department of Law & Public Safety

Division of Criminal Justice:

#21-135: Assistant Attorney General (Deputy Director, Division of Criminal Justice – Trenton, NJ)

This unclassified position is open to attorneys who meet the requirements. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement #21-135, a current resume, a writing sample (unedited by others), and a completed Division of Criminal Justice Application for Employment, found at: https://www.nj.gov/oag/dcj/pdfs/DCJ–Employment-Application-v03.27.18.pdf, on or before the …

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Staff Attorney (2)

Community Health Law Project is seeking 2 Staff Attorneys in their Collingswood and Neptune Offices.

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Landlord Tenant Law Clerk (Legal Specialist) – Immediate needs across NJ

In the near future Gov. Murphy is expected to lift NJ’s eviction moratorium which is going to bring about a massive backlog of landlord-tenant cases. To prepare NJ Courts is hiring at least 47 legal specialist across the state (full list below) to handle the estimated 100k – 200k filings. ‘Looming Crisis’: NJ Courts Brace for Impact of 194,000 Eviction Cases by Next Year | New Jersey Law Journal

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2021 ABWL-NJ Scholarship Jazz Brunch

CHANGEMAKERS – Paving the Way Forward

11:00 am

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Speaking Up: How to Effectively Advance Your Career

Presented by NJWLA’s Best Practices Committee

6pm-7:30pmvia Zoom

One of the most important things you can do is to advocate for and promote yourself. You must believe in your talents, own your worth, and trust in your power- especially when your inner voices tell you not to.  Advocating for yourself, through self-promotion and networking also helps you individually position yourself for advancement and is a crucial driver to success …

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Congratulations to NJWLA Vice President, Diana Manning, as She Becomes the First Female Firm Managing Principal of Bressler, Amery & Ross P.C.!

Diana Manning will take over as Bressler, Amery & Ross’ managing principal. Diana is the firm’s first female managing principal!

“This is an exciting time at Bressler. I am honored to be selected as the next managing principal leading, serving and supporting a client-focused and talented group of attorneys and legal professionals,” said Manning.

Diana is NJWLA’s Vice President, a member of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey …

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Litigation Associate Attorney

Job DescriptionLitchfield Cavo LLP is a litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principle — client service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 22 offices, serving clients in 36 states nationwide. Collectively we are a nationwide resource of diligent individuals providing responsive service.

Litchfield Cavo is seeking candidates interested in growing their career. Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package in a dynamic …

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Corporate Associate – New York

Sills Cummis & Gross P.C., a full-service corporate law firm with offices in mid-town New York and Newark. The position is to work out of the New York office. Sills has established a national reputation in its handling of precedent setting issues. At Sills Cummis & Gross, our goal is make sure you are exposed to high-profile cases and receive the necessary tools to exceed client expectations. Our attorneys are …

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NJWLA members inclusion in NJBIZ 2021 List of Leaders in Law!

Congratulations to 

NJWLA Board Member and Past President, Galit Kierkut, NJWLA Vice President, Diana Manning,NJWLA Endorsements Director, Lillian PlataNominations Director and Past President, Michelle Schaap,  and all of the NJWLA members and supporters for their inclusion in NJBIZ 2021 List of Leaders in Law!  

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FORE Ladies Only Golf Outing & Clinic

Presented by Essex County Bar Foundation & New Jersey Women Lawyers Association

Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club

Livingston, NJ

First time golfers and seasoned pros will both enjoy this fun and friendly day at Cedar Hill Country Club. Ladies can register for either the beginner or advanced clinic plus 9 holes or play 9 or 18 holes.  New this year, all events will be enjoyed outside under the club’s …

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NJWLA’s Annual Judicial Panel

4pm-5:30pm

via Zoom

Presented by NJWLA’s Judicial Outreach Committee

Lessons from the Pandemic 

 Please join us for a discussion with distinguished female Judges who will share their insights, experience and practice tips while examining how Covid has shaped and re-shaped legal proceedings and litigation in New Jersey.

Meet our Judges:

Honorable Mary Costello, Presiding Judge Superior Court, General Equity Division, Vicinage 6 

Honorable Haekyoung Suh, J.S.C.Superior Court, Family Division, Vicinage 13

Honorable Sandra

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Meet the Author! Christine Shields Corrigan, Again: Surviving Cancer Twice with Love and Lists

On May 5th, NJWLA was treated to a visit and discussion with Christine Shields Corrigan, two-time cancer survivor, wife, mom, attorney, and author of

Pre-order a signed copy of Again here.

Thank you to all who attended and especially to Christine for sharing her story and her experiences with us.

Learn more about Christine and her writing here.

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JOIN NJWLA FOR A DAY OF WELLNESS!

Join NJWLA’s Young Lawyers Committee & Diversity Committee as they present a day of wellness and a chance to gain CLE!

Current events, chronic stress, long hours, and the constant conflict of juggling work and family obligations afflict practicing lawyers in all areas of law. At times, you may put your relationships on the backburner, even your relationship with yourself.  In this specially created program for women lawyers, you will learn …

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ATTORNEY CAREER FAIR

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 12 P.M. – 2 P.M.

Opportunities available with:

Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of Criminal Justice Division of Law Division of Gaming Enforcement Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Office of Public Integrity & Accountability

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