Employment Litigation Associate
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Before you apply
LocationTampa
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 28, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
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JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
5+ years of litigation experience
Active Florida bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly
Understanding of current court and employment-related 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
Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, along with ability to work independently
Employment law background
First-chair or second-chair litigation experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law
About the company
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
About the role
This position will sit in our Tampa location.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
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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.
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Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations.
Requirements
Skills and Educational Requirements:
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JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials.
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5+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
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Active Florida bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly.
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First-chair or second-chair litigation experience is strongly preferred.
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Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
•
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
•
Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
•
Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, along with ability to work independently on various
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We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.