Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
  • 2+ years of experience in employment law or commercial litigation preferred
  • Current NM Bar admission in good standing
  • Understanding of state and federal agency procedures
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Commitment to professionalism and teamwork

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate employment-related lawsuits and agency charges
  • Advise and train employers on employment and labor law issues
  • Represent employers in court and at mediations and arbitrations
  • Handle class/collective actions related to discrimination and harassment
  • Navigate issues involving data privacy and non-compete cases

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work culture
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Full Job Description

This position is located in our Albuquerque, NM office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.

  • Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.

  • Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, data privacy and non-compete cases.

Skills and Educational Requirements:

  • JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials

  • 2+ years of experience, employment law and/or commercial litigation background strongly preferred.

  • Current NM Bar admission in good standing

  • Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills

  • Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork​

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