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 of experience in employment litigation as a first-chair attorney
  • Current CA Bar admission in good standing
  • Supervisory experience over associates and paralegals
  • In-depth knowledge of state and federal agency procedures
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate a variety of employment-related lawsuits
  • Advise and train employers on labor law issues
  • Represent employers in court, arbitration, and mediation
  • Handle class/collective actions and discrimination cases
  • Manage employment tort and wage-and-hour litigations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
  • Employee assistance program 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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