OSHA Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C. • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a law firm established in 1958, specializing in employment and labor law with over 1,000 attorneys across major cities nationwide. The firm assists employers in developing proactive strategies, strong policies, and business-oriented solutions to foster high-functioning, engaged, and stable workforces that prioritize belonging and respect. It holds national First Tier rankings in Labor and Employment Litigation, Employment Law, and Labor Law on behalf of Management by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. The firm is committed to providing top-tier, creative, and effective legal representation to employers on all employment and labor law matters, offering a rewarding and collegial work environment. The OSHA Associate position involves supporting, collaborating with, and guiding clients on workplace safety and health compliance requirements under federal and state OSHA regulations, as well as managing support for other labor and employment matters as needed. This role can be based at any Jackson Lewis office location.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, with exceptional academic credentials
• OSHA experience required
• Admitted to practice law in the State Bar of the Associate’s primary office
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, team environment

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of employment litigation experience preferred
• Class action or public sector experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Support, collaborate and guide business partners on environmental and workplace safety and health compliance requirements
• Manage outside counsel and vendors on global EH&S issues and create programmatic opportunities to address risk, including training, policies and processes
• Develop relationships with regulatory agencies, defend our practices within appropriate boundaries, and work to influence policy development
• Handle all aspects of litigation relating to matters regarding workplace safety and discrimination matters per OSHA regulations
• Represent clients in negotiations and mediations
• Provide crisis management to clients dealing with workplace safety and health matters

Benefits

• annual bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees