Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate with 2 to 4 years of defense experience to join its expanding practice in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The role involves providing employment counseling and handling litigation in federal and state courts, as well as before government agencies.

Duties

• Provide counsel to employers on labor and employment law issues.
• Conduct witness interviews and investigations.
• Draft position statements and prepare employee handbooks and policies.
• Draft employment and separation agreements.
• Support employment-related litigation efforts.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of labor and employment defense experience.
• Experience in employment counseling and litigation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Member of The Florida Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement available.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.