Class Action Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.

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US - OH - Cincinnati Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted February 4, 2026 Last posted March 11, 2026
Job description

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 be located in our Cincinnati office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Will handle defense of agency charges of discrimination, lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims, including wage and hour class/collective actions, and advice and counseling involving similar issues
  • Advise and train employers on a wide range of employment laws and regulations, including anti-discrimination laws
  • Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, contract, employment tort, wage and hour, and non-compete cases

Skills and Educational Requirements:

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
  • 3+ years of experience in Class Action litigation defense work
  • Admitted to the ---Bar and in good standing
  • Strong desire for early courtroom exposure
  • Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and project management skills

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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.

About this role

Summary

Handle employment-related class action defense, advise employers, represent in court and mediations.

Job title

Class Action Litigation Associate

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

law

Location requirements

Cincinnati, Ohio; hybrid work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

juris doctoradmitted to barclass action defenseemployment law

Preferred skills

courtroom exposureagency enforcement techniquesattention to detailorganizational skills

Specializations

employment lawlabor lawclass actionlitigation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cincinnati, OH, USA

Hybrid City