Labor & Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Tampa, FL is seeking a mid-level associate to handle labor and employment litigation, with meaningful responsibility and client exposure.

The role offers a strong platform for growth within a respected firm, requiring 4+ years of labor and employment litigation experience, excellent writing, and independent as well as collaborative work capabilities. On-site with opportunities for substantive case work and client contact.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation experience
• Labor and employment litigation experience required
• Strong writing, communication, organization, and case management skills
• Ability to handle litigation independently or as part of a team

Responsibilities

• 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 and high-quality written work product

Skills

Labor and employment litigation

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Organization

Job description

• 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

• 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.