Class Action Litigation 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 of experience in Class Action litigation defense work
  • Admitted to the state Bar and in good standing
  • Desire for early courtroom exposure
  • Knowledge of current state and federal enforcement techniques
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Handle defense of agency charges of discrimination and broad employment-related claims
  • Advise and train employers on diverse employment laws and regulations
  • Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, and in mediations or arbitrations
  • Manage discrimination, contract, employment tort, wage and hour, and non-compete cases

Benefits

  • Opportunities for early courtroom exposure
  • Supportive environment for growth in labor and employment litigation
  • Access to a vast network of legal professionals at a top-rated firm
  • Engagement with a firm recognized in national rankings for labor and employment laws
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 Cincinnati 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 the ---Bar and in good standing
  • Strong desire for early courtroom exposure
  • Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and project management skills

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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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