Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 222,500 - 242,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings account

Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is hiring an Associate attorney for their Los Angeles office. This role involves defending and litigating a variety of employment-related claims, advising employers on labor law issues, and representing them in legal matters.

The firm offers a competitive salary range of $222,500 to $242,500, plus annual bonuses and comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans. Candidates should have a JD, California Bar admission, and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience with an employment law background preferred.
• Understanding of current agency procedures.
• Commitment to professionalism and collegiality.

Responsibilities

• Defend lawsuits involving employment-related claims.
• Advise employers on employment law issues.
• Represent employers in court and arbitration.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

California Bar admission

Job description

Overview

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a leading full‑service employment‑law firm with over 1,000 attorneys nationwide. The firm is ranked in the first tier nationally for Labor and Employment Litigation and for both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of management.

This Associate attorney position is located in the firm’s Los Angeles, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving 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 or arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, contract, employment tort, and non‑compete cases.
• Class Action/PAGA experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA‑accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 4–6 years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current California Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and project‑management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

Compensation

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $222,500 and $242,500. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings account.
• Firm‑paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.