Associate/ Attorney - Labor & Employment

Job Description

Labor & Employment Associate - Miami, FL – $160k Base + Clear Partner Track

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Location/Schedule: Miami, FL – Initially in office five days per week, with increased flexibility following onboarding

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Base Salary: $160,000

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Practice: Management-Side Labor & Employment Litigation

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What stands out about this opportunity:

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Early Client Contact and Case Responsibility – Work directly with clients on sensitive employment matters while contributing to case strategy from an early stage.

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National Labor & Employment Platform – Join one of the country’s largest management-side employment firms, offering exposure to complex litigation and class-action matters.

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Comprehensive Training and Mentorship – Develop alongside experienced labor and employment attorneys within a firm committed to structured training and professional development.

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Clear and Flexible Partner Track – Progress toward partnership on a typical eight-year track, with the potential to advance more quickly based on performance.

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Support for Business Development – Receive access to a marketing budget and firm resources to help develop professional relationships and build your practice.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

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Defend employers in labor and employment litigation and class-action matters.

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Manage pleadings, discovery, motion practice and other aspects of case development.

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Draft position statements, discovery responses, motions and substantive legal documents.

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Participate in workplace investigations, client interviews and evidence gathering.

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Advise and communicate directly with clients on sensitive workplace matters.

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Collaborate with partners on case strategy, risk assessment and resolution.

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Attend on-site investigations and occasional out-of-town fieldwork when required.

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Core Requirements:

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Active admission to the Florida Bar.

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At least three years of labor and employment litigation experience preferred.

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Strong legal research, writing and advocacy skills.

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Ability to build trust and communicate effectively with clients.

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Experience drafting substantive litigation filings and discovery materials.

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Prior experience with a labor and employment-focused firm is preferred.

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Compensation and Benefits:

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$160,000 base salary.

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Health, dental, vision and life insurance.

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401(k).

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Clear partnership track.

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Increased working flexibility following onboarding.

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If you are a Florida-barred employment litigator looking for earlier client exposure, sophisticated management-side work and a clear route toward partnership, let’s have a confidential conversation.

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