Labor and Employment Associate

Akerman LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier law firm in Miami is seeking an Associate with 2 to 4 years of labor and employment defense experience. Responsibilities include employment counseling, preparing handbooks, and supporting litigation. The ideal candidate must have a Juris Doctor degree and be a member of The Florida Bar. This position offers flexibility in office location within South Florida, including Orlando and Tampa.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of labor and employment defense experience.
• Experience with counseling regarding labor issues, drafting agreements, and litigation.
• Membership in The Florida Bar required.

Responsibilities

• Joining an expanding national labor and employment practice.
• Conducting witness interviews and investigations.
• Preparing employee handbooks and supporting litigation.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Counseling employers

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Akerman LLP seeks an Associate in Florida with 2 to 4 years of labor and employment defense experience to join its expanding national labor and employment practice. Employment counseling and litigation experience (before federal & state courts and government agencies) is required, together with excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills. The ideal candidate should have experience with counseling employers regarding labor and employment law issues, conducting witness interviews and investigations, drafting position statements, preparing employee handbooks and policies, drafting employment agreements and separation agreements, and supporting employment-related litigation. South Florida, Orlando, or Tampa office location flexible. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of The Florida Bar.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 24 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.

Firm Recognitions

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity (Law360)
• Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity (Law360)

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.

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