Tampa Employment Litigation Associate (3–5 yrs)

Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate for its Tampa office. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience handling discovery, pleadings, motions, and depositions, with a focus on labor and employment law.

Florida admission and strong writing/analytical skills are required to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The firm emphasizes equal opportunity employment and expects candidates to contribute independently or as part of a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of employment litigation experience.
• Drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Drafting and arguing motions and taking/defending depositions.
• Significant experience in labor and employment law.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Must be admitted to practice in Florida and capable of managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery, pleadings, motions, and depositions in active matters.
• Draft and argue motions; coordinate with opposing counsel and courts.
• Independently handle assigned matters while contributing to team goals.
• Provide principled legal analysis under fast-paced deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with Florida employment law and firm standards.

Skills

Discovery drafting

Pleadings

Motions

Depositions

Labor & Employment Law

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in Florida

Job description

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate for its Tampa office. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience handling discovery, pleadings, motions, and depositions, with a focus on labor and employment law.

Florida admission and strong writing/analytical skills are required to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The firm emphasizes equal opportunity employment and expects candidates to contribute independently or as part of a