Employment Litigation Associate

This position will sit in our Tampa location. Duties and Responsibilities: • Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination. • 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. • Provide advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of labor and employment laws and regulations. Skills and Educational Requirements: • JD from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials. • 5+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred. • Active Florida bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly. • First-chair or second-chair litigation experience is strongly preferred. • 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 on various