Associate, Employment Litigation

Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete LLP; Brooklyn (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Employment Litigation Associate with 4-7 years of experience to handle employment litigation matters from the Jacksonville office, with limited remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have labor and employment law experience, be skilled in drafting and responding to discovery and pleadings, and in drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience in labor and employment law.
• Florida admission to practice.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters from the Jacksonville office.
• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Discovery handling

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Description

The Jacksonville office of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete seeks an Employment Litigation Associate with 4-7 years of experience to handle employment litigation matters. The successful candidate will be expected to work predominantly from the Jacksonville office (remote flexibility may be available on a limited basis).

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in labor and employment law and will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.

Excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment are required. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be admitted to practice in Florida.

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender expression or identity, change of sex or transgender status, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); gender; gender expression or identity; change of sex or transgender status; sexual orientation; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military or veteran status; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.