Law and Motion Associate - Of Counsel (Remote)

Jackson Lewis • Los Angeles, CA

7d • Remote

About The Position

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee. The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. This fully remote position is for an Associate – Of Counsel (Remote) and is available nationwide in any state in which Jackson Lewis maintains an office. Law and Motion Associate – Of Counsel (Remote) at Jackson Lewis, P.C. are exempt attorneys employed to exercise their legal judgment to handle motion work in connection with the litigation matters including demand letters, requests for records, and agency/administrative charges. Law and Motion Associate – Of Counsel (Remote) are a non-Principal track position. This role is available nationwide in any state in which Jackson Lewis maintains an office. The hours requirement for this role will be 1850.

Requirements

• Must be admitted to the CA state bar and comply with all ethical requirements in the resident state, including being barred if required.
• Must be in good standing.
• Must have at least 4 years of experience (to be considered for an Associate role) handling California employment litigation.
• To be eligible for consideration for an Of Counsel level Remote role, you must generally have at least 9+ of relevant California experience and a demonstrated ability to operate in a first chair capacity
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of documents and work associated with each matter.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong legal research and drafting
• Ability to foster strong collaboration across Legal Support, Operations and Attorney teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and drafting briefs/motions, including dispositive and discovery motions
• Draft trial motions and assist with preparing trial documents, including motions
• Research and draft appellate briefs
• Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery
• Prepare mediation briefs
• Work with the firm’s Professional Development team in the delivery of work product to clients.
• Other tasks as assigned by the firm including by a client relationship manager, an Office Managing Partner, Office Litigation Manager and/or Case Staffer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed