Employment Litigation and OSHA Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In person mentorship

Culture of collaboration

Opportunities to work with national client teams

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking an attorney for its New Orleans office, specializing in employment law. The role involves litigating a variety of employment-related claims and providing counsel to employers. Ideal candidates will have a J.D., at least 3 years of litigation experience, and current Louisiana Bar admission.

Jackson Lewis offers an exceptional environment for career growth, including mentorship and collaboration opportunities across the firm's national practice areas.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in employment law.
• Experience in Federal litigation required.
• OSHA experience or willingness to practice in OSHA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims.
• Represent employers in court and administrative agencies.
• Provide advice on labor and employment laws.
• Emphasis on OSHA work.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Current Louisiana Bar admission

Job description

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”.

This position will sit in our New Orleans office.

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

Jackson Lewis Offers Exceptional Career Opportunities for Associates including

• In person mentorship
• A culture of collaboration, community, and support
• A common drive for excellent work product and client representation
• Opportunities to work with Principals in all offices across the country
• Development of a national practice within a specialty area if desired
• Team based assignments on cases encouraging collaboration on strategy and work tasks
• Opportunity to participate in and eventually handle depositions and court appearances
• Opportunities to join national client teams representing Fortune 500 companies
• Opportunity to advance an advice and counsel practice as well as conduct client trainings in-person and remotely
• An office culture of caring about each other as much as we care about the work.

Hybrid

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.