Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.

• $95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from ABA accredited law school with strong academic performance
  • 3+ years in employment or commercial litigation
  • Preferred background in employment law
  • Current Indiana Bar admission and in good standing
  • Knowledge of state and federal agency procedures
  • Excellent written and oral communication capabilities
  • Detail-oriented with high standards for quality
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic setting
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Team-oriented with professionalism and collegiality

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate lawsuits regarding employment-related claims and discrimination charges
  • Advise and counsel employers on labor law matters
  • Train employers on employment law compliance
  • Represent employers in court and administrative proceedings
  • Handle mediations and arbitrations in various employment matters
  • Manage class/collective actions involving discrimination and harassment claims
  • Address contract disputes and non-compete cases

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Engagement in challenging and rewarding legal work
  • Potential for career advancement within the firm
  • Work-life balance initiatives and flexibility
Full Job Description
This position will sit in our Indianapolis, IN location.

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, and non-compete cases.


Skills and Educational Requirements:
  • JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
  • 3+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience
  • Employment law background strongly preferred
  • Current IN 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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