Employment Law Associate – Litigation and Advice & Counseling

Jackson Lewis•Denver, CO

10d•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”. Jackson Lewis is seeking an Employment Law Associate for its Denver, Colorado office to handle a mix of litigation and advice and counseling work, collaborating with the firm’s Workplace Analytics and Government Contracting practice groups and their data analysts and statisticians.

Requirements

JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials.
3+ years of employment law experience in litigation and/or employment law-related advice and counseling; experience in any of the areas above a plus.
Active Colorado bar admission required.
Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, along with ability to work independently on various projects and effectively oversee other professionals.

Nice To Haves

Comfort with large data reports a plus.

Responsibilities

Defend employers in state and federal court, arbitration, and mediation involving a broad range of employment-related claims, including class and collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
Represent employers before federal and state administrative agencies in charges of discrimination, investigations, and enforcement actions, including government contractor compliance reviews.
Advise employers on compliance with Colorado and federal labor and employment laws and regulations.
Counsel employers on pay equity and pay transparency obligations, including privileged pay equity analyses.
Advise government contractors on equal employment opportunity and affirmative action compliance obligations.
Support the validation of pre-employment tests and other selection procedures, including adverse impact analyses.