2027 Traditional Labor Summer Associate
About The Position
Jackson Lewis P.C. is a preeminent workplace law firm dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law. With over 950 attorneys in major cities nationwide, we focus on identifying and responding to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies, and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning, engaged, stable, and diverse workforces. The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in Labor and Employment Litigation, Employment Law, and Labor Law for Management by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. We are recruiting traditional labor summer associates for our White Plains, Cleveland, Orange County, San Francisco, and Sacramento offices. This program aims to provide a realistic understanding of practicing labor law at Jackson Lewis, encouraging summer associates to assume significant responsibility and gain exposure to a broad range of traditional labor relations work. This includes research and writing, responding to unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB, supporting collective bargaining negotiations, and advising employers on union organizing, collective bargaining agreements, and other labor relations matters. Summer associates will also have opportunities to attend significant case-related events such as collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, and client meetings. The firm is committed to providing feedback and mentorship to help summer associates understand what it takes to be successful.
Requirements
- Must be in their 2nd year of law school
- Outstanding academic credentials; top third of class
- Demonstrated interest in labor law through coursework or past work experience
- Solid legal research, writing and decision-making skills
- Ability to think critically and problem-solve
- Ability to read and understand complex legal documents
- Strong persuasion skills
Nice To Haves
- Strong extracurricular activities
Responsibilities
- Research and writing
- Responding to unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB
- Supporting collective bargaining negotiations
- Providing legal advice to employers regarding union organizing, collective bargaining agreements, and other labor relations matters
- Attending significant events related to cases, such as collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, and client meetings
Benefits
- Social events during the summer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
