Hybrid Employment Litigation Associate Attorney – Florida

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a highly respected national labor and employment law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice in Jacksonville. Hybrid, full-time role with meaningful litigation responsibility, client interaction, and growth within a collaborative environment.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, Florida Bar admission, and 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and appearing in courts and

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.
• Strong drafting of pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses; witness interviews; depositions.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in state and federal court, administrative proceedings, and arbitration.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; conduct legal research.
• Take and defend depositions; assist with trial and hearing prep.
• Develop litigation strategy and advise clients on employment law compliance.
• Collaborate with firm colleagues on complex matters; manage case files and deadlines.

Skills

Drafting pleadings

Depositions

Court appearances

Time management

Oral advocacy

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client, a highly respected national labor and employment law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice in Jacksonville. Hybrid, full-time role with meaningful litigation responsibility, client interaction, and growth within a collaborative environment.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, Florida Bar admission, and 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and appearing in courts and