Senior Employment Litigation Of Counsel – Riverside, CA

Jackson Lewis, LLC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 255,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Jackson Lewis, LLC seeks an Of Counsel attorney for its Riverside, CA office specializing in employment and labor law. The role focuses on defending complex litigation, counseling employers, and guiding policy development to support compliant, productive workforces.

The candidate will handle high-stakes disputes, supervise junior staff, and contribute to firm leadership while delivering practical solutions aligned with client goals and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 9+ years of employment litigation experience managing first-chair matters.
• Current CA Bar admission in good standing.
• Supervisory experience over associates and paralegals.
• Strong understanding of state and federal agency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, arbitration, agencies, and mediations in employment matters.
• Class/ PAGA experience preferred but not required.

Skills

Employment litigation

First-chair leadership

Legal research writing

Team leadership

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Jackson Lewis, LLC seeks an Of Counsel attorney for its Riverside, CA office specializing in employment and labor law. The role focuses on defending complex litigation, counseling employers, and guiding policy development to support compliant, productive workforces.

The candidate will handle high-stakes disputes, supervise junior staff, and contribute to firm leadership while delivering practical solutions aligned with client goals and regulatory expectations.