Employer-Focused Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in New Orleans, LA, seeks an attorney with a focus on employment and labor law to defend and prosecute a broad range of matters. Defend lawsuits, advise employers, and represent clients in court, agencies, mediations, and arbitrations.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, 2+ years of employment law experience, and a current Louisiana Bar license. The firm supports a collaborative, hybrid work environment across its national platform.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school; 2+ years of employment law experience preferred.
• Current LA Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of current agency procedures (state and federal).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Attention to detail

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Strong organizational/time management

Teamwork/Professionalism

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Active Louisiana Bar license

Job description

Jackson Lewis P.C. in New Orleans, LA, seeks an attorney with a focus on employment and labor law to defend and prosecute a broad range of matters. Defend lawsuits, advise employers, and represent clients in court, agencies, mediations, and arbitrations.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, 2+ years of employment law experience, and a current Louisiana Bar license. The firm supports a collaborative, hybrid work environment across its national platform.