Labor & Employment Advice & Counsel Associate

Jackson Lewis PC; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Jackson Lewis PC is seeking a professional to conduct audits of employer wage and hour practices and to draft incentive compensation plans and other policies. The role requires explaining complex employment law issues to diverse audiences and outlining practical legal solutions.

The attorney will stay current with federal, state, and local workplace laws, and will participate in policy development and communications. A hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Experience auditing wage and hour practices and related compliance.
• Ability to draft incentive plans, policies and employee communications.
• Ability to explain complex employment law issues and outline practical solutions.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and enforcement trends.
• Experience with trainings or workplace investigations preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of employer wage and hour practices and related procedures.
• Draft and revise incentive compensation documents and other employee policies.
• Explain complex employment law issues to varied audiences and present pros and cons of solutions.

Skills

Auditing

Legal advisory

Policy drafting

Communication

Training & investigations

Job description

Overview

• Conduct audits of employer practices, including wage and hour policies and procedures.


• Draft and revise incentive compensation documents, such as commission and bonus plans, as well as policies, handbooks, and other employee communication documents.


• Explain complex employment law issues to a range of audiences and identify various problem-solving options for clients, detailing pros and cons for practical and legal solutions.


• Knowledge of federal, state, and local workplace and employment law, alongside an understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques, is a plus.


• Experience conducting trainings or workplace investigations is preferred, but not required.


• The position operates under a hybrid work arrangement.