Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.

• $230K — $280K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic records
  • 7-9 years of experience with a strong background in employment law
  • Current CA Bar admission in good standing
  • Familiarity with current state and federal agency procedures
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate employment law-related lawsuits
  • Advise and train employers on labor law issues
  • Represent employers in various legal settings including court and arbitration
  • Handle cases of discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour disputes
  • Engage in litigation involving class actions and PAGA claims

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
  • Employee assistance program and various firm benefits
Full Job Description

This position is for an Associate attorney for the firm’s San Diego, CA office. 


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges
  • Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues
  • Class Action/PAGA experience preferred but not required
  • Represent employers in court or arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases

Skills and Educational Requirements:

  • JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
  • 7-9 years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred
  • Current CA 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​

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $230,000 and $280,000. 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

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