Employment Litigation Associate — Hybrid, Jacksonville

Ashton North LLC; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice. The role involves handling sophisticated disputes, client interaction, and growth within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

The candidate will handle diverse employment disputes, draft pleadings, and represent employers in courts and arbitration. A JD, Florida Bar admission, 4–7 years of experience, and ability to manage multiple matters are required.

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 claims.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Experience appearing in state and federal courts and arbitration.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment litigation in state and federal courts, admin 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 prep.
• Develop litigation strategy and advise clients on compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm on complex matters.
• Manage case files and deadlines from inception through resolution.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Ashton North LLC in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice. The role involves handling sophisticated disputes, client interaction, and growth within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

The candidate will handle diverse employment disputes, draft pleadings, and represent employers in courts and arbitration. A JD, Florida Bar admission, 4–7 years of experience, and ability to manage multiple matters are required.