What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate employment position at Jackson Lewis P.C.?
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950 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, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution 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.
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Job Description
Jackson Lewis is currently seeking an Employment Law Associate for the Denver, CO office.
In this role, the Associate will work directly with the Affirmative Action, OFCCP and Government Contract Compliance Practice Group to assist clients with regulatory compliance, defending administrative enforcement investigations, oversee pay equity analyses, and advise and train employers in a wide range of employment law issues.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Advise on equal employment opportunity laws and practices to assess and advance workplace equity
- Defend employers in Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) compliance reviews, including against claims of systemic discrimination in employer hiring, promotion, termination, and pay processes
- Oversee privileged pay equity analyses to identify and help close gender and race-based pay differences
- Assist government contractor clients with the design, development and implementation of affirmative action plans
- Advise and train employers on a wide range of employment laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination, pay equity, pre-employment testing, applicant tracking systems and hiring processes, reductions-in-force, and other federal contractor obligations
- Provide proactive advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of employment laws
Skills and Educational Requirements :
- JD from accredited law school
- At least 1 or more years of experience preferred, employment law experience a plus
- Prior experience with affirmative action programs or OFCCP compliance reviews a plus
- Colorado Bar Admission preferred
- Excellent attention to detail, including working with large data reports
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including managing numerous projects at once
- Ability to work in a collaborative team and effectively oversee other professionals
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
For Colorado, the expected salary range for this position is between $141,000 and $167,000. 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
The application deadline for this position is July 14, 2024.
We offer a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunity for growth. We are an equal opportunity (M / F / V / D) employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
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.
Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally.
In furtherance of our culture, 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.
Last updated : 2024-07-22
Salary : $141,000 - $167,000
