What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate position at Jackson Lewis P.C.?
This position will sit in our Cleveland, OH office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of labor and 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 years of employment or commercial litigation experience
- Employment law background strongly preferred
- Current OH 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
