Litigation Associate – Employment Litigation & Counseling

Closr; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Direct client exposure

Collaboration with partners

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Closr is seeking a Litigation Associate to join our Employment Law Practice in West Palm Beach, Florida. This role handles sophisticated employment litigation and counseling for both employers and employees, with mid-level to senior opportunities and increasing client contact.

The position requires 3+ years of employment litigation experience, Florida Bar admission or eligibility, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to manage cases with growing independence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of employment litigation experience in state and/or federal court.
• Experience handling employment cases is required.
• Demonstrated experience with dispositive motions and discovery management.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Active membership in the Florida Bar, or ability to obtain admission promptly.
• Senior-level candidates should have substantial litigation experience and demonstrate independence.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases and discrete litigation components with increasing independence.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, and substantive briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Appear at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Provide strategic litigation and pre-litigation advice.
• Conduct workplace investigations and support internal employment assessments; communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and agency representatives.
• Take ownership of key workstreams and contribute to efficient case management.

Job description

Litigation Associate - Employment Litigation & Counseling

Location: West Palm Beach, Florida

Experience: Mid-Level to Senior Level

We are seeking a Litigation Associate to join an Employment Law Practice handling sophisticated employment litigation and counseling matters for both employers and employees.

This opportunity is open to attorneys at both the mid-level and senior level, with the opportunity to take increasing ownership of significant matters and engage directly with clients.

Key Areas of Practice:

• Single-plaintiff employment litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and leave-related claims
• Wage and hour litigation, including class and representative actions
• Executive and professional disputes involving compensation, equity, separation agreements, and restrictive covenants
• Trade secret and unfair competition matters arising in the employment context
• Representation of employers and employees in state and federal court and arbitration
• Administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies
• Employer-side counseling on compliance, investigations, discipline, termination, wage practices, and policy drafting
• Employee-side counseling on employment agreements, compensation structures, separation negotiations, and claims evaluation

Responsibilities:

• Manage cases and discrete litigation components with increasing independence
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, and substantive briefs
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Appear at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences
• Provide strategic litigation and pre-litigation advice
• Conduct workplace investigations and support internal employment assessmentsCommunicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and agency representatives
• Take ownership of key workstreams and contribute to efficient case management

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of employment litigation experience in state and/or federal court
• Experience handling employment cases is required
• Demonstrated experience with dispositive motions and discovery management
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Active membership in the Florida Bar, or ability to obtain admission promptly
• Senior-level candidates should have substantial litigation experience and demonstrated ability to handle complex matters with greater independence

What We Offer:

• Balanced plaintiff and defense employment practice
• Meaningful litigation and counseling experience
• Direct client exposure and strategic involvement
• Close collaboration with experienced partners
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Hybrid flexibility consistent with client and practice needs

We value varied professional backgrounds and perspectives and encourage candidates with diverse experiences to apply.