This position is for the role of an Of Counsel Attorney for the firm's Charlotte, NC office.
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.
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
- NC 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
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
