Class Action Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C. • Cleveland, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ 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 and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions 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 will be located in our Cleveland, OH office. We are a preeminent workplace law firm dedicated to our clients and passionate about providing the highest quality, creative and effective representation of employers on the full range of employment and labor law matters, through offices strategically located throughout the country. We provide a rewarding and collegial work environment for the leading attorneys in our field. We work hard to preserve the values that make Jackson Lewis a gratifying place to practice law. We are a law firm where people know each other and work together to best serve our clients.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• 8+ years of experience in Class Action litigation defense work
• Admitted to the Ohio State Bar and in good standing
• Experience acting as Lead Counsel
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Will handle defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims, including wage and hour class/collective actions, and advice and counseling involving similar issues
• Advise and train employers on a wide range of employment laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination laws
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, contract, employment tort, wage and hour, and non-compete cases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees