Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$217K — $232K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • 10+ years of employment litigation experience as first-chair
  • Current CO Bar admission in good standing
  • Experience supervising associates and paralegals
  • In-depth knowledge of state and federal agency procedures
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational and project management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate a variety of employment-related lawsuits
  • Advise and counsel employers on labor law issues
  • Represent employers in court, arbitration, and mediation
  • Handle cases involving class actions and various employment claims

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Access to employee assistance programs and other benefits
Full Job Description

This position is for an Of Counsel attorney for the firm’s Denver 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 
  • Represent employers in court and 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 
  • Class Action experience preferred but not required 

Skills and Educational Requirements:

  • JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials 
  • 10+ years of experience in employment litigation with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity 
  • Current CO Bar admission in good standing 
  • Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work (delegating assignments and providing feedback) 
  • In-depth 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 Colorado, the expected salary range for this position is between $217,500 and $232,500. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 


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
The application deadline for this position is March ,1 2026.

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