Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Firm‑paid holidays, vacation and sick

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. seeks an Associate attorney for its Silicon Valley, California office in Palo Alto. The role focuses on defending and litigating employment‑related matters, advising employers, and handling class/collective actions and related disputes.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of employment law experience, CA Bar admission, and strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities to support a high‑volume practice.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
• 4–6 years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current CA Bar admission in good standing.
• 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.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

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.
• Class Action/PAGA experience preferred but not required.
• 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.

Skills

Litigation

Employment law

Counseling

PAGA experience

Education

J.D. from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C. has more than 1,000 attorneys located in major cities nationwide who 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 for an Associate attorney for the firm’s Silicon Valley, CA office.

Duties and 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.
• Class Action/PAGA experience preferred but not required.
• 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.

Skills and Educational Requirements

• JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
• 4–6 years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current CA Bar admission in good standing.
• 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.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork.

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $230,000 and $250,000. 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

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.

We are a preeminent workplace law firm dedicated to our clients and passionate about providing the highest quality, creative and effective representation of employers on the full range of employment and labor law matters, through offices strategically located throughout the country.

We provide a rewarding and collegial work environment for the leading attorneys in our field. We work hard to preserve the values that make Jackson Lewis a gratifying place to practice law. We are a law firm where people know each other and work together to best serve our clients.

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