Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Madison seeks an Of Counsel attorney specializing in employment and labor law to defend and litigate a broad range of employer-focused matters.

Candidates will advise and train employers, handle court and arbitration matters, and direct complex cases including class/collective actions, with strong first-chair experience preferred. Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, 9+ years of employment litigation, active Wisconsin bar, and supervisory skills; equal

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 9+ years of employment litigation experience; significant first-chair capacity.
• Current WI Bar admission in good standing.
• Supervisory experience over associates and paralegals.
• In-depth understanding of current state and federal 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.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, and mediations, including class/collective actions and discrimination matters.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comunicati​

Attention to detail

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Organizational/time management

Professionalism/Collegiality/Teamwork

Education

JD from accredited law school

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 Of Counsel attorney for the firm’s Madison 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
• Represent employers in court and 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 experience preferred but not required

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 9+years of experience in employment litigation with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity
• Current WI Bar admission in good standing
• Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work (delegating assignments and providing feedback)
• In-depth 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

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.