Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and disb

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Raleigh, NC, seeks an experienced employment litigation attorney to defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims.

You will advise employers and handle matters in court, at mediations, and in arbitration, including class/collective actions and non-compete cases. The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, 5+ years of litigation experience in employment law, and active NC bar admission or the ability to obtain it quickly.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school and excellent academic credentials.
• 5+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Active NC bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency 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, and ability to work independently on various projects.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• 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.
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Project management

Independence

Teamwork

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a national law firm with over 1,000 attorneys specializing in employment and labor law.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination
• 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
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• 5+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred
• Active NC bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly
• Understanding of current court and employment-related 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, and ability to work independently on various projects

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.