Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

Akerman LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP seeks an Associate in Florida with 3 to 5 years of labor and employment defense experience to join its expanding national labor and employment practice. Employment counseling and litigation experience (before federal and 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

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of labor and employment defense experience.
• Employment counseling and litigation experience before federal and state courts and government agencies.
• Experience counseling employers on labor and employment law issues; conducting witness interviews and investigations; drafting position statements, handbooks and policies; drafting employment and separation agreements; supporting employment-related litigation.

Responsibilities

• Counsel employers on labor and employment law issues.
• Conduct witness interviews and investigations.
• Draft position statements, employee handbooks and policies.
• Draft employment and separation agreements and other related documents.
• Support employment-related litigation.

Skills

Litigation defense

Legal research

Legal writing

Witness interviews

Investigations

Counseling employers

Education

Juris Doctor degree (ABA-accredited)

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Akerman LLP seeks an Associate in Florida with 3 to 5 years of labor and employment defense experience to join its expanding national labor and employment practice. Employment counseling and litigation experience (before federal and 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 office location preferred. 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 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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