Employment Litigation and OSHA Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.•New Orleans, LA

22d•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 sit in our New Orleans office. Duties and Responsibilities: Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination. 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. Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations. This role will have a strong emphasis on OSHA work and work with the OSHA practice group

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
3+ years of litigation experience, employment law background preferred.
OSHA experience or a willingness to practice in OSHA preferred.
Current Louisiana Bar admission
Some experience in Federal litigation required
Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a highly collaborative, team environment

Nice To Haves

OSHA experience or a willingness to practice in OSHA preferred.
employment law background

Responsibilities

Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
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.
Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.
This role will have a strong emphasis on OSHA work and work with the OSHA practice group

Benefits

In person mentorship
A culture of collaboration, community, and support
A common drive for excellent work product and client representation
Opportunities to work with Principals in all offices across the country
Development of a national practice within a specialty area if desired
Team based assignments on cases encouraging collaboration on strategy and work tasks
Opportunity to participate in and eventually handle depositions and court appearances
Opportunities to join national client teams representing Fortune 500 companies
Opportunity to advance an advice and counsel practice as well as conduct client trainings in-person and remotely
An office culture of caring about each other as much as we care about the work.