Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.

• $88K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • 2+ years of experience, ideally in employment law
  • Current and in good standing with LA Bar
  • Familiarity with state and federal agency procedures
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Attention to detail with a commitment to excellence
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate a variety of employment-related lawsuits and agency charges
  • Advise and counsel employers on employment and labor law matters
  • Train employers on compliance with employment laws
  • Represent employers in court and before various administrative agencies
  • Handle mediations and arbitration for employment-related disputes

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Collaborative and professional workplace culture
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development
Full Job Description
This position is located in our New Orleans, LA 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, and non-compete cases.


Skills and Educational Requirements:
  • JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
  • 2+ years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
  • Current LA 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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