Strategic Employment Litigation Associate - Hybrid

Jackson Lewis PC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

HSA/FSA

12 firm-paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Portland, OR hires an associate to defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.

You will advise, counsel, and train employers on employment and labor law issues, and represent them in court, before agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration, including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contracts, and non-compete matters.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 2+ years of experience in employment law preferred.
• Current OR Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of current agency procedures (state and federal).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, and non-compete cases.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Project management

Education

J.D. degree

Oregon Bar admission

Job description

Jackson Lewis P.C. in Portland, OR hires an associate to defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.

You will advise, counsel, and train employers on employment and labor law issues, and represent them in court, before agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration, including class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contracts, and non-compete matters.