You need a JD, 3+ years of employment law experience, NY Bar admission, agency procedure knowledge, strong communication skills, detail-oriented, multitasker, organized, professional, and a team player.

You will defend and litigate employment-related lawsuits, represent employers in court and administrative agencies, handle discrimination and contract cases, and may work on class action or higher education matters.

Legal

United States

New York

Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis is dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law. With 800 attorneys practicing in major locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Jackson Lewis is included in the AmLaw 100 and Global 100 rankings of law firms. The firm’s wide range of specialized areas of practice provides the resources to address every aspect of the employer/employee relationship. Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the world, with a current caseload of over 6,500 litigations and approximately 650 class actions. 

Jackson Lewis is a founding member of L&E Global Employers’ Counsel Worldwide, an alliance of premier employment law boutique firms and practices in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific Region.


Jackson Lewis P.C.

Helping employers mitigate workplace law risk and cultivate high-functioning, engaged, stable and diverse workforces.

<ul><li>Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee.</li><li>The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.&nbsp;</li><li>This position is located in our New York City office.</li><li>For New York City, the expected salary range for this position is between $202,000- $269,000.The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.&nbsp; </li></ul>Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination</li><li>Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases</li><li>Class action experience is desired, but not required</li><li>Higher education experience is desired, but not required</li></ul>Skills and Educational Requirements:<ul><li>JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials</li><li>3+&nbsp;years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred</li><li>Current New York Bar admission or ability to obtain admission</li><li>Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li><li>Attention to detail and commitment to excellence</li><li>Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills</li><li>Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork​, along with ability to work independently on various projects</li></ul>

Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee.The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. This position is located in our New York City office.For New York City, the expected salary range for this position is between $202,000- $269,000.The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.  Duties and Responsibilities:Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discriminationRepresent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete casesClass action experience is desired, but not requiredHigher education experience is desired, but not requiredSkills and Educational Requirements:JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials3+ years of experience, employment law background strongly preferredCurrent New York Bar admission or ability to obtain admissionUnderstanding of current agency (state and federal) proceduresExcellent written and oral communication skillsAttention to detail and commitment to excellenceAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environmentStrong organizational, time management, and project management skillsCommitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork​, along with ability to work independently on various projects

Employment Litigation Associate

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