ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice in Jacksonville. This hybrid role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, client interaction, and long-term growth within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD with strong academics, Florida Bar admission, and 4–7 years of employment litigation experience handling discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage/hour, and related matters.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Florida Bar admission, in good standing.
• 4–7 years of substantive employment litigation experience.
• Experience handling discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage/hour disputes.
• Strong pleadings, motions, discovery drafting experience.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• State and federal court and arbitration appearances.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience advising management on employment matters is preferred.
• Large law firm or employment boutique background preferred.
• Self-starter and team player.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Conduct witness interviews, legal research, and case analysis.
• Take and defend depositions and assist with trial prep.
• Develop litigation strategy and work directly with clients.
• Advise employers on employment law compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with attorneys across labor and employment practice.
• Manage case files and deadlines from inception through resolution.

Skills

Employment litigation

Pleadings

Discovery

Deposition handling

Oral advocacy

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar admission

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

Labor & Employment Practice Group

Location: Jacksonville, Florida

HYBRID

Our Client

Our client, a highly respected national labor and employment law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice in Jacksonville. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated attorney to handle sophisticated employment disputes while working closely with employers on complex workplace matters. The role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, client interaction, and long-term growth within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
• Active Florida Bar admission, in good standing
• 4-7 years of substantive employment litigation experience
• Experience handling employment-related disputes involving claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour matters, and other workplace-related issues
• Strong experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and related litigation documents
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Experience appearing in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration proceedings
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience providing employment counseling and advice to management teams is preferred
• Large law firm or employment boutique experience preferred
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, and arbitration
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
• Conduct witness interviews, legal research, and case analysis
• Take and defend depositions and assist with trial and hearing preparation
• Develop litigation strategy and work directly with clients to achieve favorable outcomes
• Advise employers on employment law compliance and workplace risk management issues
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's labor and employment practice on complex matters
• Manage case files and litigation deadlines from inception through resolution

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the nation's leading labor and employment law practices. Attorneys in this group work directly with sophisticated employer clients across a variety of industries, handling high‑stakes litigation and day-to-day counseling matters. The firm offers a collegial environment, strong mentorship, meaningful client contact, and a platform for long‑term professional growth and development.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary: USD/YEAR $230,000 - $265,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and class year.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement programs, paid time off, parental leave, professional development resources, and additional employee wellness benefits.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.