Employment Law Associate Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. invites applications for an Employment Law Associate Attorney. The role handles a heavy caseload from pre-litigation to trial preparation in the Tampa and St. Petersburg metro area.

Candidates must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and be in good standing with the State Bar. Experience with wage and hour claims is a plus, and the position requires managing many cases with guidance from senior attorneys.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active state bar admission in good standing.
• Experience with wage and hour claims is a plus.
• Ability to manage high-volume pre-litigation and litigation caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from pre-litigation through litigation, focusing on pre-suit and assisting senior attorneys.
• Draft and file litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and memoranda.
• Coordinate with clients and expert witnesses for conferences, reports, and affidavits.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Case management

Litigation support

Legal drafting

Client communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited school

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Employment Law Associate Attorney

Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Law degree (J.D. / Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA-accredited law school and an active member in good standing with the State Bar Association.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing Employment Law department. The role involves handling and supporting a heavy, complex caseload ranging from pre-litigation to trial preparation and trial within the Tampa and St. Petersburg metro area.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Law degree (J.D. / Juris Doctor) from a fully ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar Association.
• Experience with wage and hour claims is considered a strong plus.
• Ability to manage a high volume of pre-litigation and litigation cases.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Day-to-day management of cases from pre-litigation through litigation, focusing largely on the pre-suit side and assisting senior attorneys once claims are filed.
• Drafting and filing litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, demands, motions, and memoranda.
• Guiding clients seamlessly through the case process and interacting with expert witnesses for conferences, reports, and affidavits.
• Preparing for and attending depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not Specified (Full-time benefits package includes medical/dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays).

What practice area does this position focus on?

This role focuses specifically on Employment Law within a prominent plaintiff-side firm.

What level of experience is required?

This is a mid-senior level associate attorney position requiring a J.D. and active State Bar admission.

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