Labor & Employment Attorney (135)

Denovo Review; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized health insurance

Free dental insurance

Free vision insurance

Life insurance paid by the firm

Long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with matching contributions

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with firm matching

Job summary

A leading law firm in Orlando, Florida is seeking a Senior Labor & Employment Associate or Partner. Candidates must have at least 8 years of experience in employment law matters, including knowledge of Title VII and FMLA. A Florida Bar license and excellent writing skills are required. The firm offers substantial benefits including subsidized health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment matters including Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA.
• Knowledgeable in discovery and motion practice.
• Ability to pivot and adapt to changes.
• Must be able to run day-to-day cases independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be flexible and able to pivot as needed.
• Must be motivated to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation in employment law cases.
• Mentor junior associates.
• Collaborate with clients to understand and address their needs.
• Collaborate with partners and junior attorneys to develop creative solutions for clients.

Skills

Employment matters knowledge

Excellent writing skills

Legal research skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to run cases independently

Flexibility

Motivated to learn and grow

Education

Florida Bar license in good standing

Minimum of 8 years of experience

Job description

Nationally acclaimed full-service Am Law 200 business law firm is seeking a senior-level Labor & Employment Associate or Partner to join their team. Since inception this firm has been committed to providing excellent client service. Their mission is to understand the challenges that their clients face, build collaborative relationships, and craft creative solutions designed and executed with long-term strategic goals in mind. The firm culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and rewarding. Associates have access to interesting work, partners who actually mentor, and flexible paths to partnership. Billable hour goals and performance metrics are individualized based on the practice group, professional goals, experience, and more.

This position is onsite at the firm’s Orlando, Florida office. Ideal candidates must be Florida barred and must have experience in Federal Court, State Court, EEOC and other federal and state agencies.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in employment matters including Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA and state counterpart litigation
• Must have a Florida Bar license in good standing
• Must have excellent writing skills and knowledgeable in discovery and motion practice
• Must have strong legal research skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be able to run day-to-day cases independently with little supervision
• Must be flexible and able to pivot
• Must be motivated to learn and grow professionally

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums with some plans including firm paid HSA contributions
• Free dental insurance for employees and inexpensive options for dependents
• Free vision insurance for employees and inexpensive options for dependents
• Tax advantaged account options like Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
• Life Insurance, paid by the Firm
• Long-Term Disability Insurance, paid by the Firm
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one. Eligible for discretionary Firm matching contribution after 1 year of service.