Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis PC; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a leading U.S. employment and labor law firm known for defending employers across a broad range of claims and advisory services.

The role focuses on representing employers in court or arbitration and providing proactive guidance on policies and training related to evolving employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in court or arbitration on employment-related claims.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on employment and labor law issues.

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.