Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking an attorney with a background in employment law for our Las Vegas, NV office. The candidate will defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims and provide counsel to employers on policy development and compliance.

The role emphasizes advising clients, training employers, and representing them in court, administrative hearings, mediations, and arbitrations, including class/collective actions and discrimination matters.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in employment law.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Current NV bar admission or ability to obtain admission.
• 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 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

2+ years employment law

Written & oral communication

NV bar admission or eligibility

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Organization & time management

Education

JD from accredited law school

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.

This 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 Las Vegas, NV 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
• 2+ years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current NV 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

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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.