Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. seeks an Of Counsel attorney for its Tampa office to defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related matters. The role calls for advising employers on strategy and policy, and representing clients in court, arbitration, and mediations.

The candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school, 9+ years of experience in employment litigation in a first-chair capacity, and current Florida Bar admission in good standing. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation with first-chair management of cases.
• Current FL Bar admission in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate employment-related lawsuits and agency charges.
• Advise and train employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, and mediations, including class/collective actions.

Skills

Litigation management

Employment law

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Supervisory

Class actions

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor

Florida Bar admission

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 Tampa 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 FL 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

#LI-Hybrid #LI-JM1 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.