Labor And Employment Associate Attorney

Job Title

Labor And Employment Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A distinguished law firm located in Tampa, FL is expanding its legal team and is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney with a focus on labor and workplace relations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to engage in hands-on litigation and advisory work in a fast-paced and collaborative legal environment dedicated to representing management in both public and private sectors.

Duties

• Conduct in-depth legal research and analyze multifaceted factual and legal issues

• Craft and execute strategic defenses from case inception through resolution or trial

• Draft litigation documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs

• Provide actionable legal guidance to clients on employment-related matters

• Engage with courts, opposing parties, witnesses, and colleagues with professionalism

• Handle depositions, mediations, arbitration, and court appearances independently

• Participate in regular file reviews and contribute to case strategy sessions

• Stay current on developments in labor and employment law through continued education

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in the state of Florida

• 0-5 years of legal experience, including litigation in state and/or federal court

• Familiarity with labor and employment law or related litigation practices

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills

• Capable of managing competing deadlines and case priorities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; experience with legal management software is a plus

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Admitted and in good standing with the Florida Bar

Skills

• Analytical reasoning and problem-solving

• Clear and persuasive legal writing

• Effective courtroom presence and litigation technique

• Time management and case organization

• Strong interpersonal communication and client service orientation

• Technological fluency in standard office tools and legal systems

Job Location

• Tampa, Florida (on-site)

This Florida-based law firm is devoted exclusively to the practice of labor and employment law. For the past 40 years, the firm's attorneys have regularly represented management interests throughout the country for both the public and the private sectors. An equal opportunity employer, the firm seeks creative, intelligent, and determined legal professionals who are passionate about labor and employment law and are sufficiently confident in their abilities to eagerly anticipate the broadening scope and entrepreneurial opportunity that only a smaller firm can provide.