Senior Employment Litigation Of Counsel Miami (Hybrid)

Jackson Lewis LC; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis LC is seeking an experienced Of Counsel in its Miami office to defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims. The attorney will advise, counsel, and train employers on labor law issues and represent them in court, arbitration, and mediations, including class/collective actions.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, Florida Bar admission, and 9+ years of employment litigation with first-chair trial experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 9+ years of employment litigation experience with significant first-chair handling.
• Current Florida Bar admission in good standing.
• Supervisory experience over associates and paralegals.
• Strong written and oral communication; attention to detail; high level of organization.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and agency charges.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, and mediations, including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, and wage-hour matters.
• Handle complex cases with strategic planning and client communication.
• Collaborate with teams to manage dockets and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Project management

Leadership/supervision

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school

Florida Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Jackson Lewis LC is seeking an experienced Of Counsel in its Miami office to defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims. The attorney will advise, counsel, and train employers on labor law issues and represent them in court, arbitration, and mediations, including class/collective actions.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, Florida Bar admission, and 9+ years of employment litigation with first-chair trial experience.