Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$120K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • 9+ years of employment litigation experience as a first-chair attorney
  • Current MI Bar admission in good standing
  • Proven supervisory experience over associates and paralegals
  • Thorough understanding of state and federal agency procedures
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate a wide range of employment-related lawsuits
  • Advise and train employers on labor law issues
  • Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation settings
  • Handle class/collective actions and various employment matters
  • Manage legal proceedings involving discrimination, harassment, and wage issues

Benefits

  • Hybrid working environment
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to diverse casework with various employers
  • Supportive infrastructure for case management
Full Job Description
This position is for an Of Counsel attorney for the firm's Detroit 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 - 9+ years of experience in employment litigation with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity - Current MI 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 #LI-Hybrid #LI-JM1

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