Jacksonville | Hybrid
Competitive Compensation
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.
- 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
- Traditional labor experience, including advising unionized employers , is a plus
- 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
✅ Sophisticated management-side Labor & Employment practice
✅ Opportunity to handle high-stakes employment litigation and workplace counseling matters
✅ Broad exposure to litigation, compliance, investigations, and traditional labor issues
✅ Significant client interaction and early responsibility
✅ Strong mentorship, professional development, and partnership-track opportunities
✅ Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment with competitive compensation and benefits
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.
Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.
I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.
Confidential inquiries are always welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
[email protected]
(216) 710-5174
