Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney for their Jacksonville office. The candidate will be responsible for a variety of legal duties pertaining to employment litigation.

Job Overview:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
• 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.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis related to employment law cases.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and other legal proceedings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Requirements:

• JD from an ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials.
• 4+ years of employment or commercial litigation experience.
• Employment law background strongly preferred.
• Current FL Bar admission in good standing.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) 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.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school.
• Current Florida Bar admission in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Organizational and time management abilities.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.