Litigation Associate - Of Counsel (Remote)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges
• Advises, counsels, and trains employers on various employment and labor law issues
• Represents employers in court or 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

Skills and Educational Requirements

• JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 4+ years of experience (to be considered for an Associate role) handling California employment litigation
• To be eligible for consideration for an Of Counsel level remote role, you must generally have at least 9+ of relevant California experience and a demonstrated ability to operate in a first chair capacity
• Must be admitted to the CA state bar and comply with all ethical requirements in the resident state, including being barred if required
• 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

Qualifications

• Experience in defending and litigating employment-related claims and agency charges
• Knowledge of California employment laws and regulations
• Experience in representing employers in court or arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Pay

This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. 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
• 12 firm-paid holidays, paid vacation, and 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits