Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis • Tampa, FL

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 foster 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 specific position is for an Of Counsel attorney based in the firm’s Tampa office.

Requirements

• JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 9+ years of experience in employment litigation with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity
• Current Florida Bar admission in good standing
• Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work (delegating assignments and providing feedback)
• In-depth 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 experience 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 and 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees