Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$207K — $252K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
  • 5+ years of experience in employment law preferred
  • Current MA bar admission or ability to obtain it
  • Understanding of state and federal agency procedures
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • High attention to detail and commitment to excellence
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Litigate a wide range of employment-related lawsuits and agency discrimination charges
  • Represent employers in court, administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations
  • Advise on compliance with fair employment laws and risk management strategies
  • Develop and implement dispute resolution programs

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Focus on diversity and inclusion
  • Opportunity to work in a leading firm renowned for labor and employment law
  • Engagement in proactive workforce strategies and policy development
Full Job Description
This position is located in our Boston, MA location.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
  • Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, and employment tort cases.
  • Advise employers regarding compliance with fair employment laws and related risk management, including dispute resolution programs.


Skills and Educational Requirements:
  • JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
  • 5+ years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
  • Current MA bar admission or ability to obtain admission.
  • 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


For Massachusetts, the expected salary range for this position is between $207,500- $252,500. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
  • Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
  • Employee assistance program and other firm benefits


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