Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$235K — $267K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from accredited law school
  • 8+ years of experience in employment law preferred
  • Massachusetts Bar Admission preferred
  • Excellent attention to detail for document-intensive cases
  • Strong organizational and case management skills
  • Collaborative approach with ability to utilize team effectively
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Produce high-quality work independently
  • Defend against agency charges of discrimination and lawsuits
  • Advise and counsel on employment-related claims and issues
  • Represent employers in court and administrative proceedings
  • Participate in larger cases as part of a team

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of attorneys
  • Engagement in a wide range of complex employment matters
  • Exposure to various legal settings including court and mediations
  • Professional development opportunities in a collaborative environment
Full Job Description
This position will sit in our Boston, MA location.

In this role, the Of Counsel will work directly with the Litigation group in advising and defending employers in various workplace matters including investigations, administrative charges, state and federal lawsuits, among other areas of employment defense. The Of Counsel will work with a dynamic group of litigation attorneys and staff.

For Massachusetts, the expected salary range for this position is between $235,000-267,500. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrates ability to independently produce a quality work product
  • Defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and advice and counseling involving similar issues
  • Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, contract, employment tort and non-compete cases
  • Work as part of a team, especially on larger cases


Skills and Educational Requirements:
  • JD from accredited law school
  • 8+ years of experience preferred employment law experience a plus
  • MA Bar Admission preferred
  • Excellent attention to detail, including working with document intensive cases
  • Strong organizational and case management skills, including managing numerous cases at once
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team and effectively utilize other professionals
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment


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