Employment Litigation and OSHA Associate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.
• This role will have a strong emphasis on OSHA work and work with the OSHA practice group.

Skills and Educational Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 3+ years of litigation experience, employment law background preferred
• OSHA experience or a willingness to practice in OSHA preferred
• Current Louisiana Bar admission
• Some experience in Federal litigation required

Attention to Detail and Teamwork

• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to work in a highly collaborative, team environment

About the Firm

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.