This position will sit in our Denver, CO location.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Defend and 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 class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
- Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.
Skills and Educational Requirements:
- JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials.
- 3+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
- Active CO bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly.
- Understanding of current court and employment-related 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, along with ability to work independently on various projects.
For Colorado, the expected salary range for this position is between $182,500 and $240,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.
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
This job will be posted on August 21st, 20206, and we anticipate it will remain open for at least 30 days.
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