Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C.’s Portsmouth office seeks an Of Counsel attorney with extensive employment litigation experience. The role involves defending and litigating a broad range of employment-related claims, advising employers on policy and strategy, and representing clients in court, arbitration, and at mediation.

The position emphasizes first-chair leadership and supervisory responsibilities over junior staff.

Qualifications

• 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

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

First-chair litigation

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Excellent written and oral comms

Multitasking in fast-paced env

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 Portsmouth 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 NH 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

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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.

We are a preeminent workplace law firm dedicated to our clients and passionate about providing the highest quality, creative and effective representation of employers on the full range of employment and labor law matters, through offices strategically located throughout the country.

We provide a rewarding and collegial work environment for the leading attorneys in our field.

We work hard to preserve the values that make Jackson Lewis a gratifying place to practice law.

We are a law firm where people know each other and work together to best serve our clients.