Experienced Employment Litigation Associate — CA Bar

Jackson Lewis P.C.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 223,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) Retirement Plan

FSA/HSA

Paid holidays/vacation/sick time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in San Diego, CA seeks an Associate attorney to defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims and to advise employers on labor law issues.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, 4–6 years of employment law experience, and active CA Bar admission in good standing. The firm offers a competitive benefits package and a salary range of $222,500–$242,500, with annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 4-6 years of employment law experience
• CA Bar admission in good standing
• 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

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
• Class Action/PAGA experience preferred but not required
• Represent employers in court or 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

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Legal research

Written & oral comms

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Jackson Lewis P.C. in San Diego, CA seeks an Associate attorney to defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims and to advise employers on labor law issues.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, 4–6 years of employment law experience, and active CA Bar admission in good standing. The firm offers a competitive benefits package and a salary range of $222,500–$242,500, with annual bonuses.