Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.•San Francisco, CA

1d•$260,000 - $280,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Jackson Lewis P.C. is hiring an Associate attorney for its San Francisco, California office. The firm focuses on employment and labor law and provides employers with proactive strategies, workplace policies, and business-oriented solutions. The Associate will defend and litigate employment-related lawsuits and agency charges, advise and train employers on employment and labor law issues, and represent employers in court, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and mediations. Matters may involve class or collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour issues, contracts, employment torts, and non-compete cases. Class action and PAGA experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
Four to nine years of experience; an employment law background is strongly preferred.
Current California Bar admission in good standing.
Understanding of current state and federal agency 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.

Nice To Haves

Class action and PAGA experience is preferred but not required.
Employment law background is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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