Litigation Associate

This position will be located in our Denver, CO office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
• 2-8 years of employment or commercial litigation experience
• Employment law background strongly preferred
• Current CO 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

Jackson Lewis Offers Exceptional Career Opportunities for Associates including:

• In person mentorship
• A culture of collaboration, community, and support
• A common drive for excellent work product and client representation
• Opportunities to work with Principals in all offices across the country
• Development of a national practice within a specialty area if desired
• Team based assignments on cases encouraging collaboration on strategy and work tasks
• Opportunity to participate in and eventually handle depositions and court appearances
• Opportunities to join national client teams representing Fortune 500 companies
• Opportunity to advance an advice and counsel practice as well as conduct client trainings in-person and remotely
• An office culture of caring about each other as much as we care about the work.

For Colorado, the expected salary range for this position is between $154,500 and $199,000. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account

• Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.