Employment Litigation Associate

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Litigation

#EmploymentLitigationAssociate

Jackson Lewis . is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate to join our Portland, OR office. This position will provide legal representation to employers and advise them on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of litigation experience, preferably in employment law, and an active OR bar admission or the ability to obtain admission quickly.

## Job Description

Jackson Lewis . is a law firm focused on labor and employment law since 1958. Our 950+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide 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.

We are seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Associate to join our Portland, OR office. The successful candidate will provide legal representation to employers and advise them on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.

## Responsibilities

The Employment Litigation Associate will be responsible for:

- Defending and litigating lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination
- Representing 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
- Providing advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations

## Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Employment Litigation Associate position will have:

- A
- 4+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred
- Active OR bar admission or the ability to obtain admission quickly
- Understanding of current court and employment-related 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, along with the ability to work independently on various projects

## Salary & Benefits

The Employment Litigation Associate position offers competitive salary and benefits.

## How to

If you are interested in applying for the Employment Litigation Associate position in our Portland, OR office, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Jackson Lewis . is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Associate to join our Portland, OR office. This position will provide legal representation to employers and advise them on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.

## Job Responsibilities

As an Employment Litigation Associate, you will be responsible for:

- Defending and litigating lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination
- Representing 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
- Providing advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations

## Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Employment Litigation Associate position will have:

- A
- 4+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred
- Active OR bar admission or the ability to obtain admission quickly
- Understanding of current court and employment-related 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, along with the ability to work independently on various projects

## Salary & Benefits

The Employment Litigation Associate position offers competitive salary and benefits.

## How to

If you are interested in applying for the Employment Litigation Associate position in Jackson Lewis Portland, OR office, please submit your resume and cover letter.

## About Jackson Lewis .

Jackson Lewis . is a law firm focused on labor and employment law since 1958. Our 950+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide 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. 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 . News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.

We look forward to reviewing your application for the Employment Litigation Associate position.

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