Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$95K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Grand Rapids, MI
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from ABA-accredited law school with a strong academic record
  • 2+ years of experience with a focus on employment law preferred
  • Current MI Bar admission in good standing
  • Familiarity with state and federal agency procedures
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Keen attention to detail and high standards of excellence
  • Strong multitasking ability in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate employment-related lawsuits and agency discrimination charges
  • Advise and counsel employers on labor and employment law matters
  • Represent employers in court and at administrative agencies
  • Engage in mediation and arbitration involving employment disputes
  • Handle class and collective actions, discrimination, and harassment cases

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement with a diverse range of legal cases
  • Support for maintaining work-life balance
Full Job Description
This position is located in our Grand Rapids, MI 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 MI 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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