
Of Counsel
Required skills
- Litigation group
- defense of agency charges
- lawsuits
- employment-related claims
- advice and counseling
- discrimination
- contract
- employment tort
- non-compete cases
- court representation
Nice to have
- 8+ years of experience
- employment law experience
- MD Bar Admission
Role summary
Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking an Of Counsel Attorney for its Baltimore Office, focusing on employment and labor law. The role involves advising and defending employers in litigation matters, including agency charges, lawsuits, and providing counsel on discrimination, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases. The attorney will represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, and in alternative dispute resolution forums. This position requires a JD, strong case management and organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Preferred qualifications include 8+ years of employment law experience and MD Bar Admission.
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 is for the role of an Of Counsel Attorney for the firms Baltimore Office.
In this role, the Of Counsel will work directly with the Litigation group in advising and defending employers in various workplace matters including investigations, administrative charges, state and federal lawsuits, among other areas of employment defense. The Of Counsel will work with a dynamic group of litigation attorneys and staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates ability to independently produce a quality work product
- Defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and advice and counseling involving similar issues
- Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, contract, employment tort and non-compete cases
- Work as part of a team, especially on larger cases
Skills and Educational Requirements:
- JD from accredited law school
- 8+ years of experience preferred employment law experience a plus
- MD Bar Admission preferred
- Excellent attention to detail, including working with document intensive cases
- Strong organizational and case management skills, including managing numerous cases at once
- Ability to work in a collaborative team and effectively utilize other professionals
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
For Baltimore, the expected salary range for this position is between $225,000-$255,000. 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 and Health Savings Account
- Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
- Employee assistance program and other firm benefits
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.
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