Staff Attorney

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Attorney for a fully remote position. This role involves exercising legal judgment on pre-litigation matters, including demand letters and agency charges. With a focus on employment litigation, the ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers the chance to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams, ensuring high-quality legal services are delivered. If you have a passion for law and a commitment to excellence, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the CA state bar and in good standing.
• 7+ years of experience in employment litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle demand letters and agency/administrative charges independently.
• Provide analysis to clients and carriers on claims.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Legal Research

Drafting Skills

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Prioritization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This fully remote position is for a Staff Attorney.

Summary of Position

Staff Attorneys at Jackson Lewis, P.C. are exempt attorneys employed to exercise their legal judgment to handle various duties in connection with the pre-litigation matters including demand letters, requests for records, and agency/administrative charges. Staff Attorneys are a non-Principal track position.

Primary Duties consist of, but are not limited to:

1. Handling responding to demand letters, requests for records and agency/administrative charges without the need for more senior attorney level review.
2. Assessment of the claims and providing an analysis to the client and carrier.
3. Direct client and carrier contact in handling those responses.
4. Settlement related activity including attending mediations.
5. Work with the firm’s Professional Development team in the delivery of work product to clients.
6. Comply with all client and firm related administrative tasks.
7. Other tasks as assigned by the firm including by a client relationship manager, an Office Managing Partner, Office Litigation Manager and/or Litigation Case Staffer.

Qualifications:

1. Must be admitted to the CA state bar and comply with all ethical requirements in the resident state, including being barred if required.
2. Must be in good standing.
3. Must have at least 7 years of experience handling employment litigation matters including demand letters, requests for records and agency/administrative charges.
4. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of documents and work associated with each matter.
5. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
6. Exceptional communication skills and strong legal research and drafting skills.
7. Ability to foster strong collaboration across Legal Support, Operations and Attorney teams.
8. Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

While fully remote, the position can be resident in the following target states: