Junior to Mid-level Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview:
A highly regarded law firm is seeking a junior or midlevel associate with 1-5 years of experience in labor and employment law to join its Miami office. The ideal candidate will have experience in employment law, including single and multi-plaintiff litigation in federal and state court, arbitration, wage and hour matters, discrimination, and class-action lawsuits. The associate will be involved in all stages of litigation, including drafting motions and handling discovery, particularly electronic discovery (ESI).

Location:
Miami, FL

Duties:

• Represent clients in employment-related litigation, including wage and hour disputes, discrimination claims, and class-action lawsuits in federal and state courts.
• Draft motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Handle electronic discovery (ESI) in employment-related matters.
• Manage and assist in case strategy, development, and execution.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and arbitrations as needed.
• Provide legal counsel and advice to clients on labor and employment law matters.
• Stay current on developments in labor and employment law to provide accurate, timely advice.

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of experience in labor and employment law, preferably at a large law firm.
• Experience in handling wage and hour issues, discrimination claims, and class-action lawsuits.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work independently.
• Experience with federal and state court litigation, including arbitration.
• Familiarity with handling electronic discovery (ESI).
• Excellent verbal communication and client management skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Florida State Bar (or eligibility to become licensed in Florida).

Skills:

• Proficiency in employment law, including class actions, wage and hour matters, and discrimination claims.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Experience with ESI discovery processes.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and parental leave.
• Additional benefits and compensation details will be provided during the interview process.

This large law firm opened with a labor and leveraged-leasing practice and quickly built a substantial corporate and litigation practice. Today, the firm focuses its practice on business and finance, investment management, litigation, labor and employment, real estate and environmental issues. Attorneys at the firm enjoy a faily casual, though conservative, environment where partners tend to be collegial and offer excellent formal and informal training programs. In addition to recieving fair market salaries, associates at the firm have the opportunity to participate in award winning pro bono work.