Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis LC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis LC in Birmingham, AL, seeks an experienced employment lawyer to defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims. The attorney will advise employers, train HR teams, and represent clients in court, mediations, and agency proceedings.

Candidates should have a JD from an accredited law school, 5+ years in employment law, and Alabama bar admission or the ability to obtain it. Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of employment law experience preferred.
• Current Alabama bar admission or ability to obtain admission.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

JD

AL 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 is located in our Birmingham, AL office.

Duties and 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 and Educational Requirements:

• JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 5+ years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current AL bar admission or ability to obtain admission.
• 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

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.