Kurt J. Jung
Cinnaminson
Summary
Professional with significant expertise in litigation, ready to drive impactful outcomes. Skilled in legal research, case analysis, and courtroom advocacy, with strong focus on achieving results. Known for excellent collaboration with teams, reliable adaptability, and effective communication. Recognized for strategic thinking, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Litigation Attorney
Keating Law Firm, LLC
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Senior Employment Attorney. Managed and litigated employment cases on behalf of Plaintiffs in New Jersey Superior Courts, and federal courts. Extensive knowledge of the current Labor and Employment Laws. Represented clients in employment discrimination, FMLA, CEPA, and Wage & Hourly claims against employers and the federal government in federal and state court. Wrote and filed court briefs, motions, letters, and memoranda. Negotiated and settled lawsuits with opposing counsel and during mediations.
Senior Litigation Attorney
Malamut & Associates, LLC
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Senior Employment Attorney. Managed and litigated employment cases on behalf of Plaintiffs in New Jersey Superior Courts, Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas, federal courts. Extensive knowledge of the current Labor and Employment Laws. Represented clients in NJLAD, Title VII, ADEA employment discrimination, FMLA, CEPA, and Wage & Hourly claims against employers and the the federal government in federal and state court. Litigated and complex ADA cases that requiring legal knowledge of medical claims, workers compensation and insurance laws. Negotiated and settled lawsuits with opposing counsel and during mediations.
Director of Enforcement
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC)
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Senior Civil Rights Manager and expert for the PHRC for the three Regional Offices in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Manage and supervise the enforcement process in the investigation, mediation, litigation and adjudication of discrimination cases in furtherance of provisions of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRC) and the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act (PFEOA). Manage the audit and review of discrimination case in employment, housing, commercial property, education and public accommodation. Manage the case contract with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
State, Local and Tribal Program Manager
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Philadelphia District Office
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed and supervised State, Local and Tribal Unit Staff. Manage State, Local and Tribal Regulatory EEO Programs for the EEOC Philadelphia District Fair Employment Practice Agencies (FEPA) located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia; Agencies include the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights. Managed Agency compliance programs to ensure EEOC EEO and employment objectives are met.
Attorney and Unit Manager, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Unit
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Philadelphia District Office
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Manage District FOIA staff. Manage, review and process of disclosure requests pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act for the entire Philadelphia District. Managed the closure of over 1000 FOIA and Section 83 requests to eradicate the Unit backlog and bring the office into compliance. Created and implemented an efficient management system to process, review and bring the Commission in compliance with the FOIA regulations. Provide legal and technical assistance to party attorneys, investigators, legal staff and management for issues concerning the FOIA. Trained staff on the FOIA process, documents that are subjected to the FOIA and document retention procedures.
Administrative Judge / Counsel, Federal Hearings Unit
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Philadelphia District Office
11.2013 - 04.2017
- Presided over federal sector EEO hearings processes and discovery proceedings for cases against federal agencies. Wrote and adjudicated hearing decisions for federal agency cases in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia. Extensive knowledge of federal sector labor and employment laws. Wrote final decisions and orders adjudicating federal EEO cases. Adjudicated motions filed by the parties during litigation. Fielded calls from Complainants and Defendant federal Agencies. Reviewed and decided disposition of next step of EEOC and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) mix cases. Managed Federal Sector Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program. Adjudicated hearing schedules and issued discovery orders. Settlement Judge for federal employment discrimination cases. Managed law intern program.
Enforcement Supervisor
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Philadelphia District Office
02.2009 - 11.2013
- Managed and supervised investigators and attorneys in the investigation of private sector EEO cases. Analyzed data and evidence concerning case closures, development of litigation vehicles, settlements, conciliations, and cause and no cause determinations. Responsible for managing and supervision of staff in the receiving, investigating, examining, developing, adjudicating and final disposition of employment discrimination cases against employers pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Equal Pay Act. Represented Management in Labor Relations claims and negotiations. Communicated management rights to employees and union officials. Represented management in the resolution of unfair labor practice (ULP) charges and complaints, and arbitration of grievances. Responded to Workers Compensation and MSPB claims.
Trial Attorney
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Newark Area Office
08.2006 - 02.2009
- Extensive knowledge of the current Labor and Employment Laws. Litigated employment discrimination lawsuits against public employers in Federal Court on behalf of the EEOC and aggrieved parties. Represented the U.S. government in litigation against private sector employers, employment agencies and labor unions. Argued and practiced before the federal court in the District of New Jersey, and the Eastern, Western and Northern Districts of New York. Litigated complex ADA cases that requiring legal knowledge of medical claims, workers compensation and insurance laws.
Program Analyst/Public Relations Officer
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
07.2005 - 08.2006
- Oversaw the Technical Assistance and Outreach program throughout the District. Organized, developed, coordinated private and federal programs for the EEOC Philadelphia District Office. Responsible for monitoring the overall effectiveness and efficiency of office operations and programs. Designed EEO courses and training seminars using instructional design principles and techniques. Designed programs to include learning from experience, demonstration, hands-on application and integration of skills in work. Agency Public Relations Officer for the Philadelphia District Office. Managed, developed and organized outreach program for the Philadelphia District. Presented and taught courses to company management and community based organizations.
Federal Investigator (Civil Rights)
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
04.2001 - 07.2005
- Conducted in-depth EEOC investigations of private sector, state and local government Charges of Discrimination in furtherance of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements between parties. Gathered evidence and analyzed information to determine compliance with employment discrimination laws. Conducted Administrative Depositions, On-site Visits, Fact Finding Conferences, Settlement Conferences and Conciliation Conferences. Wrote Letters of Determination and opinions.
Engineer
Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Detention Center
01.2000 - 04.2001
- Managed and wrote policies concerning securities and facility design changes. Provided advice and guidance to Bureau of Prisons Personnel for prison design changes. Graduated from Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, Glynco, GA. Honor Graduate. EEO Counselor for the Federal Detention Center – Philadelphia.
Paralegal Specialist
U.S. Attorney’s Office
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Prepared and wrote motions, answers, letters, proposed orders and memorandum for prisoner litigation issues in the District of New Jersey for the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Formulated facts, legal arguments and analysis. Wrote appellate briefs for civil litigation for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Performed legal research and analysis using Westlaw, LEXIS/NEXIS and WordPerfect. Performed witness interviews and research for Title VII employment discrimination cases. Assisted Assistant U.S. Attorney’s during civil trials; managed civil trial preparation and negotiations.
Facilities/Environmental Engineer
Naval Surface Warfare Center
06.1988 - 01.1998
- Senior Chemical and Environmental engineer for Department of Navy. Managed budget, cost estimating, and planning for major facilities projects. Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local labor, environmental and health regulations. Provided advice to navy managers and legal counsel concerning compliance. Managed facilities staff. Prepared memoranda of law. Represented the Department of Navy in negotiations with Federal EPA, State (PADEP) and city officials concerning environmental issues. Prepared documentation for air and water (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, NPDES) permits. Reviewed and wrote environmental documentation for federal actions concerning the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Education
Juris Doctor -
Temple University School of Law
Philadelphia, PA05-1995
B.S. - Chemical Engineering with minor in Chemistry
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06-1988
Skills
- Computer proficiency: MSWord, MS Access, MS Excel, NEXIS LEXIS, Westlaw, CaseSoft, CaseMap, FOIAXpress
- Legal analysis
- Legal writing
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Discovery management
- Document review
- Legal research
- Courtroom presence
- Oral advocacy
Certification
Notary: Commissioned Notary, State of New Jersey
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL)
Conversational Chinese
Timeline
Senior Litigation Attorney
Keating Law Firm, LLC
08.2025 - 12.2025
Senior Litigation Attorney
Malamut & Associates, LLC
09.2023 - 08.2025
Director of Enforcement
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC)
05.2021 - 09.2023
State, Local and Tribal Program Manager
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Philadelphia District Office
06.2018 - 05.2021
Attorney and Unit Manager, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Unit
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Philadelphia District Office
04.2017 - 08.2019
Administrative Judge / Counsel, Federal Hearings Unit
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Philadelphia District Office
11.2013 - 04.2017
Enforcement Supervisor
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Philadelphia District Office
02.2009 - 11.2013
Trial Attorney
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Newark Area Office
08.2006 - 02.2009
Program Analyst/Public Relations Officer
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
07.2005 - 08.2006
Federal Investigator (Civil Rights)
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
04.2001 - 07.2005
Engineer
Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Detention Center
01.2000 - 04.2001
Paralegal Specialist
U.S. Attorney’s Office
01.1998 - 01.2000
Facilities/Environmental Engineer
Naval Surface Warfare Center
06.1988 - 01.1998
Juris Doctor -
Temple University School of Law
B.S. - Chemical Engineering with minor in Chemistry
Drexel University
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of New Jersey
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
- United States District Court for the Western District of New York
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
Other Experience
February 2017 - present, Founder and Board of Directors Chair - West Jersey Music Academy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit music school in the State of New Jersey, with a mission to bring music instruction and performance to all people including the disabled, elderly, the indigent and other underserved communities. Established instructional instrumental music program for children with autism.
Awards and Accomplishments
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Executive Director Award 2023, Director of Music, Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church, Outstanding Performance Appraisal 2009-2020, EEOC Diversity Equity and Inclusion Award 2018, Awarded Certificate of Special Recognition 2017, Guest Speaker for the Pennsylvania Hearing Loss Expo 2017, 2019, West Jersey Music Academy, Founder and Chair, Board of Directors 2017- present, Moorestown School of Music, Member of the Board of Directors 2016-2017,