AI summary
Employment Litigation Of Counsel role defending employers in a wide range of employment and labor law disputes, based in Jackson Lewis P.C.’s Los Angeles office. Jackson Lewis is a national workplace law firm (1,000+ attorneys) ranked First Tier for Labor & Employment Litigation. Standout perk: $272,500–$300,000 base plus annual bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.
Key skills
Employment litigation (first-chair case management)California Bar admission (good standing)Defending employment-related lawsuits and agency chargesRepresenting employers in court, arbitration, and mediationsAdministrative agency practice (state and federal procedures)Class/collective actionsWage-and-hour litigationDiscrimination/harassment/retaliation claimsSupervising associates and paralegalsEmployer counseling and training
Pays $272,500–$300,000 in California, with eligibility for annual bonuses.
You'll thrive here if you’re a seasoned CA-admitted employment litigator who can run cases first-chair, supervise junior staff, and confidently represent employers across courts, arbitrations, agencies, and mediations.
Why apply
- First Tier ranked employment litigation firm
- Annual bonus eligible
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
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 position is for an Of Counsel attorney for the firm’s Los Angeles, CA office. For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $272,500-$300,000.The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. 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 Represent employers in court and 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 Class Action/ PAGA experience preferred but not required Skills and Educational Requirements: JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials 9+ years of experience in employment litigation with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity Current CA Bar admission in good standing Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work (delegating assignments and providing feedback) In-depth 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 Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes: · Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance · 401(k) Retirement Plan · Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account · Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time · Employee assistance program and other firm benefits #LI-Hybrid #LI-AK1 We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. We are a preeminent workplace law firm dedicated to our clients and passionate about providing the highest quality, creative and effective representation of employers on the full range of employment and labor law matters, through offices strategically located throughout the country. We provide a rewarding and collegial work environment for the leading attorneys in our field. We work hard to preserve the values that make Jackson Lewis a gratifying place to practice law. We are a law firm where people know each other and work together to best serve our clients.