Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

A premier national law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its Jacksonville office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing employers in sophisticated employment litigation, labor matters, workplace counseling, and internal investigations.

Requirements

3–6 years of labor & employment experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
Experience representing employers in employment litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, restrictive covenant, and ERISA claims
Experience handling matters arising under Title VII, the ADA, the FMLA, the ADEA, the FLSA, ERISA, and comparable state employment laws
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
Ability to independently manage sophisticated employment matters while maintaining significant client interaction
Excellent academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
Florida bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Nice To Haves

Experience representing employers in traditional labor matters, union-related issues, or labor arbitrations is a plus

Responsibilities

Representing employers in sophisticated employment litigation, labor matters, workplace counseling, and internal investigations.
Managing all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
Advising employers regarding employment law compliance, workplace investigations, employee relations, and risk management.