Labor & Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis PC; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis PC is seeking a skilled attorney to defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

The role encompasses representing employers in court, arbitration, and administrative settings, as well as counseling and training employers on complex employment and labor law issues. Class Action/PAGA experience is preferred, and a deep understanding of current state and federal procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• Focus on defending and litigating a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Experience advising, counseling, and training employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Experience with Class Action/PAGA matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in court, arbitration, administrative agencies, and mediations.
• Defend and litigate matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, contract, and non-compete cases.

Skills

Employment litigation

Agency procedures

Court representation

Counseling employers

Job description

Overview

• The role primarily focuses on defending and litigating a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Responsibilities include representing employers in court, arbitration, administrative agencies, and mediations across various employment matters, such as class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• The position also entails advising, counseling, and training employers on diverse employment and labor law issues.
• Experience with Class Action/PAGA matters is preferred.
• Requires an understanding of current state and federal agency procedures.