Litigation Associate

Position: Employment Litigation Associate

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 work forces 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 will be located in our Denver, CO office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 2-8years of employment or commercial litigation experience
• Employment law background strongly preferred
• Current CO 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

Jackson Lewis Offers Exceptional Career Opportunities for Associates including:

• In person mentorship
• A culture of collaboration, community, and support
• A common drive for excellent work product and client representation
• Opportunities to work with Principals in all offices across the country
• Development of a national practice within a specialty area if desired
• Team based assignments on cases encouraging collaboration on strategy and work tasks
• Opportunity to participate in and eventually handle depositions and court appearances
• Opportunities to join national client teams representing Fortune 500 companies
• Opportunity to advance an advice and counsel practice as well as conduct client trainings in-person and remotely
• An office culture of caring about each other as much as we care about the work.

For Colorado, the expected salary range for this position is between $154,500 and $199,000. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.

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.

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