Employer-Side Employment Litigation Associate (Hybrid)

Confident Search Consultants; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants in Jacksonville, FL, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice. The role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, client interaction, and long-term growth within a collaborative environment.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, Florida Bar admission, 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, and proven skills in pleadings, depositions, and court appearances.

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 and hour matters.

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 on complex matters.
• Manage case files and litigation deadlines from inception through resolution.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Deposition experience

Client counseling

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Confident Search Consultants in Jacksonville, FL, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice. The role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, client interaction, and long-term growth within a collaborative environment.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, Florida Bar admission, 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, and proven skills in pleadings, depositions, and court appearances.