Job Description
Qualifications
JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
Current CA Bar admission in good standing
Understanding of current agency (state and federal) 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
Benefits
The salary range for this position applies to our California offices and reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs
The expected salary range for this position is $176,000-$1+4,000
This is not inclusive of our full range, and actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law
Responsibilities
Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges
Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues
Represent employers in court or arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases
Job description
Focused on labor and employment law since 1+58, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s +50+ 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, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution 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 position is for an Associate attorney for the firm’s San Diego, CA office.
The salary range for this position applies to our California offices and reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. The expected salary range for this position is $176,000-$1+4,000. This is not inclusive of our full range, and actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues
• Class Action/PAGA experience preferred but not required
• Represent employers in court or arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases
Skills and Educational Requirements:
• JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 1-3 years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred
• Current CA Bar admission in good standing
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) 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
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Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, ****** orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
