Employment Litigation Associate - Hybrid (Dallas)

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm focusing on employment and labor law with over 1,000 attorneys nationwide.

This Dallas, TX-based position involves defending and litigating a broad range of employment-related claims, advising employers on labor regulations, and representing clients in court, agencies, mediations, and arbitrations. A JD from an ABA-accredited school and Texas bar admission are required, with 3+ years of employment litigation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• 3+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Active Texas 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, along with 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

Litigation

Employment Law

Client counseling

Oral & Written Communication

Time Management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm focusing on employment and labor law with over 1,000 attorneys nationwide.

This Dallas, TX-based position involves defending and litigating a broad range of employment-related claims, advising employers on labor regulations, and representing clients in court, agencies, mediations, and arbitrations. A JD from an ABA-accredited school and Texas bar admission are required, with 3+ years of employment litigation experience preferred.