Labor & Employment Litigation Associate

Orionplacement; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a mid-level associate attorney to join their well-established law firm in Tampa, Florida. This is a full-time, on-site role that involves handling substantive labor and employment litigation matters, requiring a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will possess strong writing and communication skills, a passion for legal analysis, and an active Florida Bar license. Benefits include competitive compensation, dental and vision insurance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license required.
• 4+ years of litigation experience required.
• Labor and employment litigation experience required.
• Ability to handle litigation responsibilities independently.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle labor and employment litigation matters from strategy through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, depositions, and client communications.
• Work independently and collaboratively with legal teams.
• Organize, prioritize, and manage deadlines across caseload.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Communication skills

Organization

Case management

Education

Active Florida Bar license

4+ years of litigation experience

Job description

Pay: $145,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected law firm with a strong regional platform and sophisticated labor and employment litigation work
• Step into a true mid-level associate role with meaningful responsibility, client exposure, and room to grow
• Handle substantive litigation work, including pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, hearings, and case strategy
• Work with a collaborative team that values strong writing, practical judgment, organization, and proactive case management
• Build your labor and employment litigation practice in a high-demand area of law with a stable, well-established firm
• Competitive compensation for directly relevant labor and employment litigation experience

Location: This is a full-time, on-site role based in Tampa, Florida, offering the opportunity to work closely with an experienced team in a strong legal and business market.

Note: Candidates must be active members of the Florida Bar and must have labor and employment litigation experience.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a well-established law firm with a collaborative, team-oriented culture and a strong platform for attorneys who want to grow their litigation practice. Our team values excellent writing, strong communication, practical legal judgment, and attorneys who take ownership of their work.

Job Description

• Handle labor and employment litigation matters from early strategy through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, position statements, correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Manage discovery, depositions, hearings, client communications, and opposing counsel communications
• Work independently and collaboratively with partners, senior attorneys, and litigation teams
• Proactively organize, prioritize, and manage deadlines across an active caseload
• Support clients and case teams with strong legal analysis, practical recommendations, and high-quality written work product

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license required
• 4+ years of litigation experience required
• Labor and employment litigation experience required
• Strong writing, communication, organization, and case management skills required
• Ability to handle litigation responsibilities independently or as part of a team required
• Strong academic credentials preferred

Law firm labor and employment litigation experience preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a strong opportunity for a litigation associate who wants to deepen their labor and employment practice while working with a collaborative team and a respected law firm platform. You will handle substantive litigation work, build client-facing skills, and gain meaningful experience in a practice area with long-term career value.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance