Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Senior Attorney for its Labor & Employment Practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law, excellent analytical abilities, and be proactive in providing legal services. This role promises substantial client interaction and the opportunity to manage complex litigation cases.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Florida.
• 5-8 years of experience in employment law matters.
• Experience on management side of employment litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage contact with clients and governmental agencies.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Job description

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The Fort Lauderdale, FL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Florida and have at least five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in employment law matters. Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side), and employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel.

Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice represents clients from coast to coast in all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training. Our team of employment professionals is spread throughout our locations across the United States and provides clients with sound counsel in dozens of jurisdictions. Our size and geographic coverage allow us to provide our clients with consistent representation throughout the nation.

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Although we would prefer that you have some experience in employment law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution, and a bonus for those who meet their minimum hourly requirement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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