Employment Litigation Of Counsel
About The Position
Jackson Lewis P.C. is hiring an Of Counsel attorney for its San Diego, California office. The firm focuses on employment and labor law and provides employers with 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, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases. Class action and PAGA experience is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor 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 California Bar admission in good standing.
- 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.
- Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work, including delegating assignments and providing feedback.
Nice To Haves
- Class action and 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
- Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.
- Eligible for annual bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
