Labor & Employment Defense Associate – FL (2–4 yrs)

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

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.