Hybrid Employment Litigation Associate in Jacksonville

United Future; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice. The role handles sophisticated employment disputes, provides client interaction, and offers meaningful litigation responsibility in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school, Florida Bar admission in good standing, 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, and strong skills in drafting pleadings, taking depositions,

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, and wage/hour disputes.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and related documents.
• Taking and defending depositions; appearances in state/federal courts and arbitration.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters 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 preparation.
• Develop litigation strategy and work directly with clients to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Advise employers on employment law compliance and workplace risk management.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's practice on complex matters.
• Manage case files and litigation deadlines from inception through resolution.

Skills

Florida Bar admission

4-7 years exp

Employment litigation

Draft pleadings

Depositions

Court appearances

Time management

Oral advocacy

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Our Client in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation practice. The role handles sophisticated employment disputes, provides client interaction, and offers meaningful litigation responsibility in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school, Florida Bar admission in good standing, 4–7 years of employment litigation experience, and strong skills in drafting pleadings, taking depositions,