San Francisco Senior Employment Litigation Associate

Company Name: Jackson Lewis P.C.
Location: USA

Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950+ 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.

We are currently seeking a Senior Employment Litigation Associate for our firm’s San Francisco, CA office.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Will handle defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims, including wage and hour class/collective actions, and advice and counseling involving similar issues
• Advise and train employers on a wide range of employment laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination laws
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, contract, employment tort, wage and hour, and non-compete cases

 

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Competitive class ranking
• Admitted to the California State Bar and in good standing
• At least six years of employment litigation experience
• Strong desire for courtroom exposure
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills

 

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, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

• Seniority level

  Associate

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice