Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • 3+ years of experience in a related field, ideally employment law
  • Current Pennsylvania bar admission or eligibility to obtain it
  • Knowledge of state and federal agency procedures
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
  • Effective organizational, time management, and project management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate a wide range of employment-related lawsuits
  • Advise and counsel employers on labor law issues
  • Train employers on compliance with employment laws
  • Represent clients in court, administrative hearings, and at mediations
  • Handle complex employment matters, including class actions and discrimination cases

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment in a collaborative office culture
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and cases
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Strong support for continuing legal education
  • Access to a network of seasoned professionals in employment law
Full Job Description
This position is located in our Pittsburgh, PA 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 accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 3+ years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current PA 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

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