Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$150K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
  • 9+ years of experience in employment litigation, particularly in first-chair roles
  • Current FL Bar admission in good standing
  • Experience supervising associates and paralegals
  • Deep knowledge of state and federal agency procedures
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to excellence
  • Ability to multitask and excel in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate a wide range of employment-related lawsuits including discrimination and wage-hour cases
  • Provide legal advice, counsel, and training to employers on employment law issues
  • Represent employers in court, arbitration, and mediations during employment disputes
  • Engage in class/collective action litigation while managing case complexities
  • Navigate disputes involving contracts and non-compete agreements

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility
  • Collaborative work environment fostering teamwork
  • Emphasis on professional development and career growth
  • Access to a broad array of cases in employment law
  • Opportunity to engage with diverse clientele and complex legal issues
Full Job Description
This position is for an Of Counsel attorney for the firm's Orlando 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 FL 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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