Hybrid Associate Attorney – Employment Litigation

Top Echelon Software LLC; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Top Echelon Software LLC seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice in Jacksonville, FL. This hybrid role offers substantial responsibility, client contact, and growth within a leading labor and employment law team.

The candidate will handle sophisticated disputes, draft pleadings, take depositions, and advise employers on compliance. JD, Florida Bar in good standing, and 4–7 years of experience 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/hour issues.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses and related litigation documents.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Appearance in state/federal courts and arbitration proceedings.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience providing employment counseling to management is preferred.
• Large law firm or employment boutique experience preferred.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters in courts, 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 prep.
• Develop litigation strategy and collaborate with clients to achieve outcomes.
• Advise employers on employment law compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm on complex matters.
• Manage case files and deadlines from inception to resolution.

Skills

Employment litigation

Legal drafting

Deposition experience

Oral advocacy

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Top Echelon Software LLC seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice in Jacksonville, FL. This hybrid role offers substantial responsibility, client contact, and growth within a leading labor and employment law team.

The candidate will handle sophisticated disputes, draft pleadings, take depositions, and advise employers on compliance. JD, Florida Bar in good standing, and 4–7 years of experience are required.