Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.

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

Qualifications

  • JD from accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
  • 9+ years in employment litigation with first-chair case management experience
  • Current CA Bar admission in good standing
  • Experience supervising associates and paralegals
  • In-depth understanding of agency procedures
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate various employment-related lawsuits
  • Advise and counsel employers on employment and labor law issues
  • Represent employers in court, arbitration, and mediations
  • Handle class actions, discrimination and harassment cases
  • Manage wage-and-hour and non-compete litigations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with firm contributions
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options
  • Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
  • Access to employee assistance programs and additional firm benefits
Full Job Description
This position is for an Of Counsel attorney for the firm's San Diego, 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


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