Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition•Jacksonville, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

A nationally recognized AmLaw 100 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, internal investigations, and compliance issues across a wide range of industries.

Requirements

2–6 years of labor and employment experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
Experience representing employers in employment litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies
Experience handling claims involving Title VII, the ADA, FMLA, ADEA, FLSA, ERISA, restrictive covenants, wage and hour disputes, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination
Experience drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation documents
Experience taking and defending depositions, preparing witnesses, participating in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
Experience advising employers on workplace policies, employee relations, compliance issues, internal investigations, and day-to-day employment counseling
Strong legal writing, analytical, advocacy, and client counseling skills
Ability to independently manage litigation 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

Traditional labor experience, including advising unionized employers, is a plus

Responsibilities

Representing employers in sophisticated employment litigation, labor matters, workplace counseling, internal investigations, and compliance issues across a wide range of industries.
Representing employers in employment litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
Handling claims involving Title VII, the ADA, FMLA, ADEA, FLSA, ERISA, restrictive covenants, wage and hour disputes, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination.
Drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation documents.
Taking and defending depositions, preparing witnesses, participating in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
Advising employers on workplace policies, employee relations, compliance issues, internal investigations, and day-to-day employment counseling.
Traditional labor experience, including advising unionized employers.