Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 272,500 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 benefits

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking an Of Counsel attorney for their Silicon Valley office in Palo Alto, California. The role involves defending and litigating employment-related claims, advising employers on legal issues, and representing clients in various legal settings. Ideal candidates will have over 9 years of experience in employment litigation and a JD from an accredited law school.

The position offers a competitive salary between $272,500 and $300,000 per year along with annual bonuses, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation.
• Current California Bar admission in good standing.
• Supervisory experience over associates and paralegals.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims.
• Advise employers on labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court and arbitration.

Skills

Employment litigation

Excellent written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Position Overview

This position is for an Of Counsel attorney in the firm’s Silicon Valley office.

Salary: $272,500-$300,000 per year in California, with annual bonuses.

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, arbitration, administrative agencies, and mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage‑and‑hour, contract, employment tort, and non‑compete cases.
• Class action/PAGA experience preferred (but not required).

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation, with significant experience managing and running cases in a first‑chair capacity.
• Current California 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.

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.