Hybrid Employment Litigation Associate — Albuquerque

Jackson Lewis; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Albuquerque, NM, seeks an experienced associate to defend and litigate employment-related claims, including discrimination, retaliation, and non-compete matters, in court, before agencies, and in mediations.

The attorney will provide counsel to employers on labor and employment laws and regulations. Candidates must have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 3+ years of litigation experience, and NM bar admission or ability to obtain it quickly.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Active NM bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate employment-related lawsuits.
• Advise employers on labor and employment law.
• Represent clients before courts and agencies.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, and negotiations.

Skills

Litigation

Employment law

Bar admission

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Research

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Albuquerque, NM, seeks an experienced associate to defend and litigate employment-related claims, including discrimination, retaliation, and non-compete matters, in court, before agencies, and in mediations.

The attorney will provide counsel to employers on labor and employment laws and regulations. Candidates must have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 3+ years of litigation experience, and NM bar admission or ability to obtain it quickly.