Dynamic Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis PC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a leading US employment and labor law firm that assists employers by developing proactive policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces.

The firm defends and litigates a broad range of employment-related claims, and also provides counseling, training, and advisory services to employers on various employment and labor law issues; experience with Class Action/PAGA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include representing employers in court or arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in matters such as class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in court or arbitration.
• Represent employers before administrative agencies.
• Represent employers at mediations in employment-related matters.

Job description

Overview

• The firm, established in 1958, focuses exclusively on employment and labor law, assisting employers in developing proactive strategies, strong policies, and business-oriented solutions for cultivating high-functioning workforces.
• Jackson Lewis P.C. is ranked in the First Tier nationally for Labor and Employment Litigation, Employment Law (Management), and Labor Law (Management) by U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms".
• The role involves defending and litigating a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges, as well as advising, counseling, and training employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Responsibilities include representing employers in court or arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in matters such as class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Experience with Class Action/PAGA is preferred but not required.
• A strong understanding of current state and federal agency procedures is required.