About this opportunity
Jackson Lewis P.C. lists this Class Action Litigation Associate opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 will be located in our Seattle 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
3+ years of experience in Class Action litigation defense work
Admitted to the Washington Bar and in good standing
Strong desire for early courtroom exposure
Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organizational and project management skills
For Washington, the expected salary range for this position is between $207, 500 and $245, 000.
This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
12 firm-paid holidays, paid vacation, and 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked
Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.
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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.
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.
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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