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About the Role

This position will sit in our Austin, TX office and involves defending and litigating lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination. You will 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. Additionally, you will provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
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.
Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.

Requirements

JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials.
2+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
Active Texas bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly.
Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures.

Skills

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 ability to work independently on various projects.

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

2+ years of litigation experience

Education Level

JD from an ABA accredited law school

About the Company

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”.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.