Senior Employment Litigation Counsel (First Chair)

Jackson Lewis PC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in New Orleans seeks an experienced employment litigation attorney to defend and litigate a broad range of claims. You will advise employers, provide training on labor issues, and lead cases in court, arbitration, and mediations, including class/collective actions.

The role requires significant first-chair litigation management and supervisory responsibilities over associates and paralegals, with strong knowledge of current agency procedures.

Qualifications

• Extensive employment litigation experience defending employers in complex matters.
• Proven ability to manage and lead cases in first-chair capacity.
• Experience supervising associates and paralegals with clear feedback.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate employment-related lawsuits and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on employment/labor law issues.
• Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediations, including class actions.

Skills

Litigation experience

First-chair experience

Supervisory experience

Class action exposure

Job description

Jackson Lewis P.C. in New Orleans seeks an experienced employment litigation attorney to defend and litigate a broad range of claims. You will advise employers, provide training on labor issues, and lead cases in court, arbitration, and mediations, including class/collective actions.

The role requires significant first-chair litigation management and supervisory responsibilities over associates and paralegals, with strong knowledge of current agency procedures.