Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C. • San Diego, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a firm focused on employment and labor law since 1958, with over 1,000 attorneys nationwide. The firm helps employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies, and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, emphasizing belonging and respect for every employee. Jackson Lewis P.C. is nationally ranked in the First Tier for Labor and Employment Litigation, Employment Law, and Labor Law on behalf of Management by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. This position is for an Associate attorney in the firm’s San Diego, CA office. The firm is dedicated to providing high-quality, creative, and effective representation of employers across the full range of employment and labor law matters, offering a rewarding and collegial work environment.

Requirements

• JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 4-6 years of experience
• Current CA Bar admission in good standing
• Understanding of current 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

Nice To Haves

• Class Action/PAGA experience preferred but not required
• Employment law background strongly preferred

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees