Employment Litigation Associate - Hybrid in Jacksonville

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice in Jacksonville. This hybrid role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, client interaction, and long-term growth within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD with strong academics, Florida Bar admission, and 4–7 years of employment litigation experience handling discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage/hour, and related matters.

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 discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage/hour disputes.
• Strong pleadings, motions, discovery drafting experience.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• State and federal court and arbitration appearances.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience advising management on employment matters is preferred.
• Large law firm or employment boutique background preferred.
• Self-starter and team player.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters.
• 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 work directly with clients.
• Advise employers on employment law compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with attorneys across labor and employment practice.
• Manage case files and deadlines from inception through resolution.

Skills

Employment litigation

Pleadings

Discovery

Deposition handling

Oral advocacy

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar admission

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice in Jacksonville. This hybrid role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, client interaction, and long-term growth within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD with strong academics, Florida Bar admission, and 4–7 years of employment litigation experience handling discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage/hour, and related matters.