Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$280K — $307K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • 9+ years in employment litigation with first-chair experience
  • Current and active CA Bar admission
  • Experience supervising associates and paralegals
  • Deep understanding of federal and state agency procedures
  • Strong written and oral communication abilities
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate a variety of employment-related lawsuits
  • Provide advice and training to employers on labor law issues
  • Represent clients in courts and arbitration settings
  • Handle class/collective actions and discrimination cases
  • Engage in mediation for employment disputes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Employee assistance programs and additional firm benefits
Full Job Description
This position is for an Of Counsel attorney for the firm's Los Angeles, 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 - 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/ PAGA 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 CA 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 California, the expected salary range for this position is between $280,000-$307,500.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 #LI-Hybrid #LI-AK1

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