ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION

Responsibilities: Represent employers in a wide range of employment litigation matters across courts, agencies, and arbitration Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery requests Conduct witness interviews, legal research, and case analysis Take and defend depositions and assist with trial and hearing preparation Develop litigation strategies and advise clients to achieve favorable outcomes Advise on employment law compliance and workplace risk management Collaborate with firm attorneys on complex matters Manage case files and deadlines from inception to resolution

Key requirements: JD from an accredited law school with strong academic record Active Florida Bar admission in good standing 4–7 years of substantive employment litigation experience Experience handling discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage & hour claims Strong drafting of pleadings, motions, discovery, and related documents Experience taking and defending depositions Experience in state and federal courts and arbitration Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Excellent writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills Experience providing employment counseling to management teams is preferred Large law firm or employment boutique experience preferred Self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively strong written and oral communication analytical thinking self-motivation and initiative pleadings drafting motions drafting discovery requests and responses