Labor Associate

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 Baltimore, MD, location.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") Researching and writing.
• Representing management in NLRB elections.
• Providing legal advice to employers regarding union organizing, corporate campaigns, card check and neutrality agreements.
• Negotiating and/or providing legal advice regarding collective bargaining agreements.
• Handling grievance, arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings.
• Obtaining mass picketing injunctions.
• Reviewing handbooks, policies and forms for compliance with federal and state law.
• Conducting management training regarding labor relations, federal and Maryland workplace issues and harassment, discrimination and retaliation; and Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned.

Skills and Educational Requirements

• JD from accredited law school 4+ years of traditional labor law experience is preferred.
• MD Bar Admission
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, is preferred but not required
• May include regular business travel

For Maryland, the expected salary range for this position is between $187,500 and $240,000.

This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

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.

We are a preeminent workplace law firm dedicated to our clients and passionate about providing the highest quality, creative and effective representation of employers on the full range of employment and labor law matters, through offices strategically located throughout the country. We provide a rewarding and collegial work environment for the leading attorneys in our field. We work hard to preserve the values that make Jackson Lewis a gratifying place to practice law. We are a law firm where people know each other and work together to best serve our clients.