Labor Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis, LLC in Phoenix seeks an Of Counsel attorney specializing in traditional labor relations and employment defense litigation for its Phoenix office. The role focuses on representing employers and handling NLRB matters, collective bargaining issues, and related labor work.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, at least nine years of litigation or labor experience, Arizona Bar admission, and outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum 9 years of litigation or labor work as an attorney.
• Arizona Bar Admission.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• May include regular business travel.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in traditional labor relations and employment defense litigation.
• Handle unfair labor practice matters, NLRB elections, and collective bargaining issues.
• Provide legal advice regarding union organizing, corporate campaigns, card check, and neutrality agreements.
• Negotiate and advise on collective bargaining agreements.
• Manage grievances, arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Labor relations

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Arizona Bar Admission

JD from ABA-accredited law school

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 Phoenix office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The position is primarily a traditional labor position representing employers but will also include employment defense litigation.
• All facets of Traditional Labor Relations, including: Handling unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) Researching and writing; Representing management in NLRB elections; Providing legal advice to employers regarding union organizing, corporate campaigns, card check and neutrality agreements; Negotiating and/or providing legal advice regarding collective bargaining agreements; Handling grievance, arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings; Obtaining mass picketing injunctions;

Skills and Educational Requirements

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Minimum 9 years of litigation or labor work as an attorney
• Traditional labor experience preferred
• Arizona Bar Admission
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• May include regular business travel

Salary and Bonuses

For Phoenix, the expected salary range for this position is between $202,500 and $225,000. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

Hybrid

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.