Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

3-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

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.

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