Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

Akerman LLP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Florida is seeking an Associate with 2 to 4 years of labor and employment defense experience. Responsibilities include counseling employers, conducting investigations, and drafting employment agreements. Applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree, be a member of the Florida Bar, and possess strong legal research and writing skills. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Counsel employers regarding labor and employment law issues.
• Conduct witness interviews and investigations.
• Draft position statements and prepare employee handbooks.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school

Member of the Florida Bar

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.

Responsibilities include 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.

Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school, member of the Florida Bar, and 2–4 years of relevant experience. Must possess strong research, writing, and analytical skills. May work in a hybrid arrangement.

This position can be located in any of the Firm’s Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa or West Palm Beach offices.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 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 Top U.S. Law Firms for Client Service in the “BTI Client Service A-Team” report (BTI Consulting)

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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