Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate in West Palm Beach, Florida. The ideal candidate will have three to four years of litigation experience in a law firm setting, with a focus on employment law. This role involves advising clients on compliance with various work regulations and participating in employment litigation and arbitrations.

Duties

• Advise clients on compliance with wage and hour regulations.
• Handle administrative actions related to employment law.
• Assist in employment litigation and arbitrations.
• Draft pleadings and motions.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Participate in trials and arbitrations.

Requirements

• Three to four years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Interest in employment law.
• Admitted to practice in Florida or willingness to relocate.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Education

• Excellent academic credentials required.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Florida preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated writing skills.
• Working knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible work approaches.

For more than a century, this law firm has been recognized as one of the most trusted, skilled, and effective law firms in the United States. It employs approximately 225 attorneys in seven offices. Its lawyers and government consultants are regarded as highly skilled professionals who get the job done through diligence and unparalleled commitment to the highest standards of client service. Based in Florida, they have extensive experience in all areas of international business and related fields. They handle high-stakes class-action and mass tort litigation; significant mergers, acquisitions, and securities offerings; a full range of intellectual property counseling, registration, and litigation; environmental, land use, and real property representation; governmental consulting; commercial financing representation; construction advice, mediation, and litigation; and other legal counseling and business dispute resolution services. They provide enhanced services, resources, and an expanded legal network to nearly two-thirds of the Fortune 100 companies.