ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

Top Echelon Software LLC; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Top Echelon Software LLC seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice in Jacksonville, FL. This hybrid role offers substantial responsibility, client contact, and growth within a leading labor and employment law team.

The candidate will handle sophisticated disputes, draft pleadings, take depositions, and advise employers on compliance. JD, Florida Bar in good standing, and 4–7 years of experience are required.

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 employment-related disputes including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage/hour issues.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses and related litigation documents.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Appearance in state/federal courts and 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 to management is preferred.
• Large law firm or employment boutique experience preferred.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters in courts, 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 prep.
• Develop litigation strategy and collaborate with clients to achieve outcomes.
• Advise employers on employment law compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm on complex matters.
• Manage case files and deadlines from inception to resolution.

Skills

Employment litigation

Legal drafting

Deposition experience

Oral advocacy

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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.