Senior Employment Litigation Associate - Tampa

Jackson Lewis LC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis LC in Tampa seeks an experienced employment litigation attorney to defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims. The role involves advising employers and representing them in court, mediations, and arbitrations with a focus on employment law and labor regulations.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 5+ years of litigation experience, and active Florida bar admission or eligibility. Strong writing and advocacy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials.
• 5+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Active Florida bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly.
• First-chair or second-chair litigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, along with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law

First-chair

Second-chair

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Florida Bar admission or eligible

Job description

Jackson Lewis LC in Tampa seeks an experienced employment litigation attorney to defend and litigate a broad range of employment-related claims. The role involves advising employers and representing them in court, mediations, and arbitrations with a focus on employment law and labor regulations.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, 5+ years of litigation experience, and active Florida bar admission or eligibility. Strong writing and advocacy skills are essential.