Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C. has been focused on employment and labor law since 1958. With over 1,000 attorneys nationwide, our firm consistently identifies and responds to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies, and business‑oriented solutions that cultivate high‑functioning work forces that are engaged and stable, emphasizing belonging and respect for every employee.

Our firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, and also ranked in Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. This position will sit in our Phoenix, AZ office.

• 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.

• JD from an ABA‑accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
• 2+ years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current Arizona 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.

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.