Associate Attorney needed for Winter Park office

Job Overview
A law firm in Winter Park, FL, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its legal team. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 4 years of litigation experience, with a focus on labor and employment law or general litigation. The position involves handling complex legal matters, developing defense strategies, and managing cases from inception through trial.

Location

• Winter Park, FL

Duties

• Analyze complex legal issues and conduct comprehensive legal research.
• Develop and implement defense strategies on behalf of clients, from case inception through trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, written discovery, and briefs to support legal strategies.
• Provide timely legal advice and services to clients.
• Communicate effectively with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Participate in claims file reviews to assess case progress.
• Independently handle trials, depositions, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Attend Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars to enhance professional expertise.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Florida.
• 1 to 4 years of legal practice, with experience in state and federal courts.
• Prior experience in labor and employment law or litigation law.
• Strong legal research and motion practice skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); LMS+ experience preferred.
• Self-motivated with exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.

Education

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Florida.

Skills

• Legal research and writing expertise.
• Trial preparation and litigation experience.
• Strong oral communication and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with case management software (LMS+ preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Office space with personal parking.
• Phone reimbursement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid life insurance.
• Paid health insurance.
• Retirement plan.

This Florida-based law firm is devoted exclusively to the practice of labor and employment law. For the past 40 years, the firm's attorneys have regularly represented management interests throughout the country for both the public and the private sectors. An equal opportunity employer, the firm seeks creative, intelligent, and determined legal professionals who are passionate about labor and employment law and are sufficiently confident in their abilities to eagerly anticipate the broadening scope and entrepreneurial opportunity that only a smaller firm can provide.