Associate Attorney

Allen Norton & Blue, P.A.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office space with parking

Paid time off

Paid Life insurance

Paid health insurance

Job summary

Allen Norton & Blue, P.A. in Tampa seeks a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney with 2 to 4 years of litigation experience to join the team. The firm specializes exclusively in labor and employment law, representing management for diverse clients.

The role offers opportunities to handle complex matters from inception through trial, with a focus on research, strategy development, and effective advocacy, and includes benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Florida bar license is required.
• 1–3 years of labor and employment or litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal issues and conduct extensive research.
• Develop and present defense strategies from start to trial.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
• Provide timely legal advice and client updates.
• Communicate with court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel with professionalism.
• Participate in file reviews and litigation activities including trials, depositions, and mediation.
• Attend continuing legal education to maintain expertise.

Skills

Legal research

Motion practice

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Tampa office of Allen Norton & Blue, P.A. is seeking to add a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney with 2 to 4 years of litigation experience to the team.

Allen Norton & Blue, P.A., established in Coral Gables in 1969 as a traditional labor law firm, has expanded its scope to all areas of labor & employment law.

Allen Norton & Blue, P.A. is devoted exclusively to the practice of Labor and Employment Law, representing management interests for state, national, and international clients in the public and private sectors for over 50 years. Many of the Firm’s attorneys are consistently recognized by Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers®, and U.S. News, and they are Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent® rated.

The Associate Attorney's responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Analyze complex legal factual issues while conducting extensive and well-reasoned legal research.
• Independently develop and aggressively present defense strategies on behalf of clients from inception through trial.
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.
• Provide effective and timely information, legal advice, and other services.
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion.
• Participate in claims file reviews.
• Independently conduct trials, depositions, arbitration, and meditations
• Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain a high level of professional expertise.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice in the state of Florida is required.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of legal practice with state and federal court experience.
• Labor and employment law experience or Litigation law experience.
• Legal research and motion practice expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed aptitude with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Other Benefits:

• Office space with personal parking
• Paid time off
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid health insurance

Allen Norton & Blue is committed to employing a diverse workforce because it creates a culture that attracts the best talent and leads to success. Not only does our Firm employ individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation and identification, marital status, disability, or background, but we actively recruit, employ, mentor, and promote minorities and women in the practice of law. Our current associates and shareholders include individuals of different ethnicity, race, religion, gender, and background. Our Firm prides itself on a rich tradition of diversity and will continue to work towards this goal in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

We are not accepting third party/recruiter submissions for this position.