Associate - Labor & Employment (Miami, FL)

Davita Inc.; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a Labor & Employment Associate for its Miami office. The role involves significant client interaction and opportunities for career development. Candidates should have 3-6 years of relevant experience, strong litigation and counseling skills, and a J.D. degree.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Program

Retirement Planning

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Professional Development opportunities

Work-Life Balance initiatives

Additional Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of employment law experience.
• Experience at a management-side law firm.
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests.

Responsibilities

• Participate in business development and client-facing activities.
• Handle multiple matters simultaneously.
• Support career development and excel in client service.

Skills

Employment law experience

Litigation experience

Research and brief writing skills

Communication skills

Organization and time management skills

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

At Vedder Price, we know that great people are key to our success. We understand the importance in offering outstanding opportunities to work in well-respected practices and with talented and experienced colleagues-serving a prestigious client base across the globe. If you want the chance to learn and grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for an associate to join the Labor & Emplyoment team in our Miami office. Our cohesive and collaborative team has a diverse and unique multidisciplinary practice that gives you the opportunity to work closely with shareholders and to participate in business development and client-facing activities. Our platform supports and encourages career development and thrives on excellent client service.

About You:

• You have 3-6 years of employment law experience;
• You have employment counseling experience with a management-side law firm;
• You have solid litigation experience, including motion practice, drafting and responding to discovery requests and ideally will have taken/defended depositions;
• You have strong research and brief writing skills;
• You have strong communication, organization and time management skills;
• You are comfortable working on multiple matters simultaneously;
• You have a J.D. degree and strong academic credentials; and
• You ideally are physically located in Miami and are admitted in Florida and in good standing with its bar (or are registered to sit for the July 2025 Florida Bar exam or are willing to register and take the February 2026 Florida Bar exam). Alternatively, we will consider associate candidates for our Illinois, New York, Washington, DC, California or Texas offices who are currently admitted and in good standing in both Florida and the state of the office they would join.

About Us:

• We offer top-tier, interesting work in a more personalized work environment.
• We allow you to accept as much responsibility and client contact as you are ready to assume.
• We provide substantial professional development assistance in the form of training, mentoring and performance feedback.
• Our compensation and benefits structure is competitive.
• We offer a hybrid work policy with three days a week in-office attendance and two days remote.

Our Benefits:

At Vedder Price, we believe in recognizing and rewarding our Associates' contributions. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Package includes:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with class year and experience.
• Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement Planning: Opportunity to make traditional pre-tax and/or post-tax Roth 401K contributions through payroll deductions; plans are administered by Vanguard.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training & professional development programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
• Additional Perks: Employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Milk Stork, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.

Compensation:

• $240,000 - $300,000 annual base salary

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at [e-mail].