OSHA 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 may be located at any of our Jackson Lewis office locations.

You will support, collaborate and guide our clients on workplace safety and health compliance requirements for OSHA (federal and state) regulations and will manage support on other L&E matters as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support, collaborate and guide business partners on environmental and workplace safety and health compliance requirements
• Manage outside counsel and vendors on global EH&S issues and create programmatic opportunities to address risk, including training, policies and processes
• Develop relationships with regulatory agencies, defend our practices within appropriate boundaries, and work to influence policy development
• Handle all aspects of litigation relating to matters regarding workplace safety and discrimination matters per OSHA regulations
• Represent clients in negotiations and mediations.
• Provide crisis management to clients dealing with workplace safety and health matters
  
  

Skills and Educational Requirements:

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, with exceptional academic credentials
• 3 years of employment litigation experience preferred; OSHA experience required. All exceptional candidates with relevant experience will be considered
• Class action or public sector experience a plus
• Admitted to practice law in the State Bar of the Associate’s primary office
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, team environment
  
  

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.