[Hiring] Pre-Litigation Associate - Of Counsel @Jackson Lewis P.C.

Role Description

This fully remote position is for an Associate – Of Counsel (Remote) available nationwide in any state in which Jackson Lewis maintains an office.

Summary of Position:

• Pre-Litigation Associate – Of Counsel (Remote) at Jackson Lewis, P.C. are exempt attorneys employed to exercise their legal judgment to handle various duties in connection with pre-litigation matters including:
• Demand letters
• Requests for records
• Agency/administrative charges
• This role is a non-Principal track position with a requirement of 1850 hours.

Primary Duties consist of, but are not limited to:

• Independently handling responses to demand letters, requests for records, and agency/administrative charges without the need for more senior attorney level review.
• Assessment of claims and providing analysis to the client and carrier.
• Direct client and carrier contact in handling those responses.
• Settlement related activity including attending mediations.
• Work with the firm’s Professional Development team in the delivery of work product to clients.
• Comply with all client and firm related administrative tasks.
• Other tasks as assigned by the firm including by a client relationship manager, an Office Managing Partner, Office Litigation Manager, and/or Case Staffer.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the CA state bar and comply with all ethical requirements in the resident state, including being barred if required.
• Must be in good standing.
• Must have at least 4 years of experience handling California employment litigation matters including demand letters, requests for records, and agency/administrative charges.
• To be eligible for consideration for an Of Counsel level Remote role, you must generally have at least 9+ years of relevant California experience and a demonstrated ability to operate in a first chair capacity.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of documents and work associated with each matter.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance competing demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong legal research and drafting skills.
• Ability to foster strong collaboration across Legal Support, Operations, and Attorney teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Requirements

• The expected salary range for this position is $120K-216K, reflecting a variety of factors considered in making compensation decisions.

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.
• For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.