Employment Litigation Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Sacramento, CA seeks an Associate attorney focused on employment and labor law to handle a broad range of claims. The candidate will defend lawsuits, advise employers, and participate in court, arbitration, and mediations, with CA Bar admission required and 4–6 years of experience.

Salary range $230,000–$250,000 with annual bonuses. Jackson Lewis offers comprehensive benefits including health insurances, 401(k), FSAs/HSAs, firm-paid holidays and leave, and an employee

Qualifications

• JD from ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 4-6 years of employment law experience.
• CA Bar in good standing.
• Understanding of state and federal agency procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication; detail oriented.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate employment-related lawsuits and charges.
• Advise employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, and mediations.
• Handle class/collective actions and wage/hour matters.
• Provide training and guidance to employers.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Agency procedures

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

CA Bar admission in good standing

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.

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 Sacramento, 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.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 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

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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.