Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis PC; Little Borrego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis PC in California is seeking an associate with a strong employment and labor law background to defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges.

You will advise, counsel, and train employers, represent them in court, arbitration, and mediations, and handle complex matters including class action and PAGA experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong employment and labor law background.
• Experience defending and litigating employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Experience advising, counseling, and training employers on employment matters.
• PAGA and class action experience preferred.
• Understanding of current state and federal agency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, administrative agencies, and mediations.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Counseling employers

PAGA experience

State and federal procedures

Job description

Overview

• The firm specializes in employment and labor law, assisting employers in developing proactive strategies, strong policies, and business-oriented solutions for their workforces.
• The firm holds national First Tier rankings in Labor and Employment Litigation, Employment Law, and Labor Law on behalf of 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.
• The associate will advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Representation of employers extends to court, arbitration, administrative agencies, and mediations in diverse employment matters, including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Class Action/PAGA experience is preferred, as is a strong employment law background.
• Understanding of current state and federal agency procedures is required.