Labor Employment Associate

Labor & Employment Associate

Tampa, Florida

$170,000–$210,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Labor & Employment Associate to join an established litigation practice in Tampa.

The successful attorney will work on a broad range of employment-related disputes and will be expected to take meaningful responsibility for matters rather than operating solely in a supporting capacity.

The position is particularly suited to a mid-level associate who is comfortable managing significant portions of litigation independently while continuing to work closely with experienced partners.

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

• Labor and employment litigation.
• Drafting pleadings and substantive motions.
• Managing written discovery.
• Preparing for and taking depositions.
• Conducting legal research.
• Preparing dispositive motions.
• Supporting hearings and court proceedings.
• Developing litigation strategy.
• Managing deadlines and case strategy.
• Communicating directly with clients.
• Working independently on significant elements of matters.
• Supporting partners on complex disputes.

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• 4–6 years of litigation experience.
• Substantive Labor & Employment experience.
• Strong litigation drafting abilities.
• Discovery and deposition experience.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational ability.
• Active Florida Bar membership.

What’s on Offer?

• Estimated base salary of $170,000–$210,000, depending on experience.
• High-quality Labor & Employment litigation.
• Significant case responsibility.
• Direct partner and client exposure.
• Opportunity to manage substantive aspects of cases independently.
• Established Southeastern legal platform.
• Career development within an experienced litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Labor & Employment Associate seeking greater litigation responsibility and direct client exposure within a well-established Tampa practice.