Employment Litigation Of Counsel
About The Position
Jackson Lewis P.C., established in 1958, is a firm with over 1,000 attorneys nationwide, specializing in employment and labor law. They focus on identifying and responding to new developments in workplace law to help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies, and business-oriented solutions. The firm aims to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, emphasizing belonging and respect for all employees. 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 in the firm’s Tampa office. The firm is dedicated to providing high-quality, creative, and effective representation to employers across the full spectrum of employment and labor law matters. They offer a rewarding and collegial work environment for leading attorneys, striving to preserve values that make it a gratifying place to practice law, where people collaborate to best serve clients.
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 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 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
Benefits
- We provide a rewarding and collegial work environment for the leading attorneys in our field.
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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
