Employment Litigation Associate

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 sit in our Houston, TX location. Duties and Responsibilities: - Advise employers regarding compliance with wage-and-hour laws and related risk management, including dispute resolution programs - 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 discrimina...