Class Action Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
  • 3+ years experience in Class Action litigation defense
  • Admitted to PA Bar and in good standing
  • Experience acting as Lead Counsel
  • Understanding of current agency enforcement techniques
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Handle defense of agency charges of discrimination and related lawsuits
  • Advise and train employers on employment laws and regulations
  • Represent employers in court and before administrative agencies
  • Manage mediations and arbitrations in employment-related matters
  • Conduct counseling on discrimination, contract, wage and hour, and non-compete cases

Benefits

  • Ranked in the First Tier nationally for Labor and Employment Litigation
  • Opportunities to develop proactive strategies for clients
  • Collaborative work environment focused on employee engagement and stability
  • Supportive firm culture emphasizing respect and belonging
Full Job Description
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients' goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms".

This position will be located in our Pittsburgh, PA Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Will handle defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims, including wage and hour class/collective actions, and advice and counseling involving similar issues
  • Advise and train employers on a wide range of employment laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination laws
  • Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, contract, employment tort, wage and hour, and non-compete cases


Skills and Educational Requirements:
  • Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
  • 3+ years of experience in Class Action litigation defense work
  • Admitted to PA Bar and in good standing
  • Experience acting as Lead Counsel
  • Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and project management skills


We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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