Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

What’s in it for you?

Advance your legal career at one of the Am Law 200 firms!

• Work alongside nationally recognized attorneys in high-stakes matters!
• Inclusive, collaborative culture with real mentorship and growth!
• Robust benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and more!
• Firm-paid parental leave, wellness incentives & mental health resources!
• Multiple office locations with opportunities for cross-office collaboration!
• A respected name with 100+ years of stability and client trust!

High-impact labor & employment practice serving Florida employers with complex disputes and counseling. You’ll litigate and advise across discrimination, retaliation, and wage-hour matters. Success favors a Florida-licensed attorney with 2+ years’ employment law experience and sharp research/writing.

• Litigate discrimination, retaliation, and wage-hour claims from intake to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements.
• Advise employers on policies, compliance, and day-to-day HR issues.
• Develop employee handbooks, agreements, and workplace policies.
• Conduct trainings and internal workplace investigations.
• Manage deadlines, budgets, and case strategy with partners.
• Use practice-management and research platforms to drive efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-office teams on multi-jurisdiction matters.

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Florida bar license, in good standing.
• 2+ years labor & employment experience.
• Working knowledge of Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and state laws.
• Proven litigation skills: research, drafting, discovery, and advocacy.
• Clear, concise communicator with strong client-service mindset.
• Tech-savvy with practice systems, portals, and legal databases.
• On-site presence in Sarasota; full-time, in-office role.