Impactful Employment Litigation Associate — Hybrid (FL)

MDS Staffing; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Professional development resources

Employee wellness benefits

Job summary

MDS Staffing represents a highly respected national labor and employment law firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation team in Jacksonville, FL. The role requires 4–7 years of employment litigation experience and an active Florida Bar admission, with hybrid work in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

You will represent employers in state and federal court, draft pleadings, take and defend depositions, manage multiple matters, and advise on workplace compliance while

Qualifications

• J.D. 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 issues.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters in state and federal courts, administrative 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/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 labor and employment practice on complex matters.
• Manage case files and litigation deadlines from inception through resolution.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Deposition handling

Case management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

MDS Staffing represents a highly respected national labor and employment law firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Employment Litigation team in Jacksonville, FL. The role requires 4–7 years of employment litigation experience and an active Florida Bar admission, with hybrid work in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

You will represent employers in state and federal court, draft pleadings, take and defend depositions, manage multiple matters, and advise on workplace compliance while