Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$262K — $277K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
  • 10+ years of experience in employment litigation as a first-chair attorney
  • Current Washington 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 in a high-pressure environment
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Defend and litigate a wide range of employment-related lawsuits and agency charges
  • Advise and train employers on employment and labor law issues
  • Represent employers in various legal settings including court and arbitration
  • Handle class/collective actions and address discrimination and wage-related claims
  • Collaborate and provide supervision to junior attorneys and support staff

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • 12 firm-paid holidays and generous paid vacation
  • Employee assistance program and various firm-specific benefits
Full Job Description
This position is for an Of Counsel attorney for the firm's Seattle 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 - 10+ years of experience in employment litigation with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity - Current Washington 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 Washington, the expected salary range for this position is between $262,500 and $277,500. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes: - Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account - 12 firm-paid holidays, paid vacation, and 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked - Employee assistance program and other firm benefits. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JM1

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