What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2027 Traditional Labor Summer Associate position at Jackson Lewis P.C.?
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”.
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.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
Traditional Labor Summer Associate
For over 60 years, Jackson Lewis P.C. has been dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law and is one of the fastest growing workplace law firms in the U.S., with over 950 attorneys practicing in major cities nationwide.
We are recruiting traditional labor summer associates for our White Plains, Cleveland, Orange County, San Francisco, and Sacramento offices, who have a demonstrated interest in labor law, excellent academic credentials, and strong extracurricular activities.
We strive to provide our Traditional Labor Summer Associate with a realistic understanding of what it is like to practice labor law at Jackson Lewis. The Traditional Labor Summer Associate will be encouraged to assume significant responsibility and will be exposed to a broad range of traditional labor relations work on behalf of employers, including research and writing, responding to unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB, supporting collective bargaining negotiations, and providing legal advice to employers regarding union organizing, collective bargaining agreements, and other labor relations matters. In addition to legal research and writing assignments, the Traditional Labor Summer Associate will have the opportunity to attend significant events related to the cases to which he/she is assigned, such as collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, and client meetings. Our attorneys are committed to ensuring the Traditional Labor Summer Associate receives feedback on his/her work product and they will take time to help the Traditional Labor Summer Associate better understand what it takes to be a successful attorney at our firm. In addition, we sponsor social events during the summer that will allow the Traditional Labor Summer Associate to interact with our attorneys.
Hiring Criteria include:
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.
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”.
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.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
Traditional Labor Summer Associate
For over 60 years, Jackson Lewis P.C. has been dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law and is one of the fastest growing workplace law firms in the U.S., with over 950 attorneys practicing in major cities nationwide.
We are recruiting traditional labor summer associates for our White Plains, Cleveland, Orange County, San Francisco, and Sacramento offices, who have a demonstrated interest in labor law, excellent academic credentials, and strong extracurricular activities.
We strive to provide our Traditional Labor Summer Associate with a realistic understanding of what it is like to practice labor law at Jackson Lewis. The Traditional Labor Summer Associate will be encouraged to assume significant responsibility and will be exposed to a broad range of traditional labor relations work on behalf of employers, including research and writing, responding to unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB, supporting collective bargaining negotiations, and providing legal advice to employers regarding union organizing, collective bargaining agreements, and other labor relations matters. In addition to legal research and writing assignments, the Traditional Labor Summer Associate will have the opportunity to attend significant events related to the cases to which he/she is assigned, such as collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, and client meetings. Our attorneys are committed to ensuring the Traditional Labor Summer Associate receives feedback on his/her work product and they will take time to help the Traditional Labor Summer Associate better understand what it takes to be a successful attorney at our firm. In addition, we sponsor social events during the summer that will allow the Traditional Labor Summer Associate to interact with our attorneys.
Hiring Criteria include:
- Must be in their 2nd year of law school
- Outstanding academic credentials; top third of class
- Demonstrated Interest in labor law through coursework or past work experience
- Solid legal research, writing and decision-making skills
- Ability to think critically and problem-solve
- Ability to read and understand complex legal documents
- Strong persuasion skills
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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