Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$272K — $300K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
  • Over 9 years of experience in employment litigation, particularly in first-chair roles
  • Active CA Bar admission in good standing
  • Experience supervising associates and paralegals
  • Comprehensive understanding of current state and federal agency procedures
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, detail-oriented environments

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate a variety of employment-related lawsuits
  • Advise and counsel employers on employment and labor law issues
  • Represent employers in court, arbitration, and mediation regarding employment disputes
  • Manage and run litigation cases as a first chair attorney
  • Handle class actions and PAGA claims, with experience preferred

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and collegial workplace culture
  • Engagement in high-profile and impactful litigation cases
  • Support for maintaining work-life balance
Full Job Description
This position is for an Of Counsel attorney for the firm's Silicon Valley office. The salary range for this position applies to our California offices and reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. The expected salary range for this position is $272,500-$300,000. This is not inclusive of our full range, and actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 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 #LI-Hybrid #LI-AK1

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