Employment Litigation Associate

Jackson Lewis LC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis LC in Tampa seeks an experienced employment litigation attorney to defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims. The role involves advising employers and representing them in court, mediations, and arbitrations with a focus on employment law and labor regulations.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 5+ years of litigation experience, and active Florida bar admission or eligibility. Strong writing and advocacy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials.
• 5+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Active Florida bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly.
• First-chair or second-chair litigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, along with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law

First-chair

Second-chair

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Florida Bar admission or eligible

Job description

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”.This position will sit in our Tampa location.Duties and Responsibilities:Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.Skills and Educational Requirements:JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials.5+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred.Active Florida bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly.First-chair or second-chair litigation experience is strongly preferred.Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, along with ability to work independently on variousWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.