Employer-Side Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 208,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Health Savings Account

Holidays and vacation time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. seeks an experienced attorney for its Reston, VA office to defend and prosecute employment-related matters, advise employers, and lead trainings on workplace law.

The firm emphasizes professional conduct, teamwork, and client-focused strategies in a national labor and employment practice. The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 5+ years in employment law, and a current VA Bar admission, with a strong foundation in agency procedures and superior written and verbal

Qualifications

• JD from ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 5+ years of employment law experience preferred.
• Active Virginia Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of state and federal agency 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 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

Litigation

Employment Law

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

VA Bar Admission

Job description

Jackson Lewis P.C. seeks an experienced attorney for its Reston, VA office to defend and prosecute employment-related matters, advise employers, and lead trainings on workplace law.

The firm emphasizes professional conduct, teamwork, and client-focused strategies in a national labor and employment practice. The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 5+ years in employment law, and a current VA Bar admission, with a strong foundation in agency procedures and superior written and verbal