Six Figure Work

Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis

Company websitejacksonlewis.com (Jackson Lewis, opens in new tab)

Base salary $230K  to $250K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in San Diego, CA

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  • LocationSan Diego, CA
  • WorkplaceHybrid
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since

About this job

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 is for an Associate attorney for the firm’s San Diego, CA office. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges
  • Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues
  • Class Action/PAGA experience preferred but not required
  • Represent employers in court or arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases

Skills and Educational Requirements:

  • JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
  • 4-6 years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred
  • Current CA Bar admission in good standing
  • Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
  • Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork​

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $230,000 and $250,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

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

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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.

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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($230,000) is above 73% of the 423 Legal roles in California listed on this site; 10 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $182,000; the middle half runs from $140,000 to $230,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Jackson Lewis roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Jackson Lewis roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Employment Litigation Associate (this listing)$230K - $250K
Traditional Labor Law Associate$230K - $250K
Traditional Labor Law Associate$230K - $250K
Employment Litigation Associate$230K - $280K
Traditional Labor Law Associate$230K - $250K
Employment Litigation Associate$230K - $280K
Employment Litigation Associate$230K - $250K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Jackson Lewis roles · How to read the bar

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Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-09-10
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Location as the employer wrote it: US - CA - San Diego

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $230,000 and $250,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experi

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