Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis • New Orleans, LA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Jackson Lewis P.C. is hiring an Of Counsel attorney for its New Orleans office. The firm focuses on employment and labor law and works with employers to develop proactive strategies, policies, and business-oriented solutions. The position involves defending and litigating employment-related lawsuits and agency charges, advising and training employers on employment and labor law issues, and representing employers in court, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and mediation. Matters include class and collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
• At least 9 years of experience in employment litigation, including significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity.
• Current Louisiana Bar admission in good standing.
• Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work, including delegating assignments and providing feedback.
• In-depth 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 experience is preferred but not required.

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 and arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters.
• Handle matters including class and collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Supervise associate and paralegal work by delegating assignments and providing feedback.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree