Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Jackson Lewis P.C.•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$280,000 - $307,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Jackson Lewis P.C. is hiring an Of Counsel attorney for its Los Angeles, California office. The firm focuses on employment and labor law and works with employers to develop proactive strategies, policies, and business-oriented solutions. The attorney will defend and litigate employment-related lawsuits and agency charges, advise and train employers, and represent employers in court, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and mediations. Matters include class and collective actions and claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour issues, contracts, employment torts, and non-compete matters. Class action and PAGA experience is preferred but not required. The expected California salary range is $280,000–$307,500, with actual compensation determined by experience and other legally permitted factors. The position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The firm offers a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) 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 admission to the California Bar 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.
PAGA experience.

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, including class and collective actions and cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour issues, contracts, employment torts, and non-compete matters.
Manage and run litigation cases in a first-chair capacity.
Supervise associate and paralegal work by delegating assignments and providing feedback.