Labor & Employment Associate

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Practice Area: Labor & Employment Law

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL or Orlando, FL

Schedule: Hybrid (office presence required), full-time with individualized performance goals and flexible paths to partnership

Salary: $110,000 to $170,000 per year

The Client:

A national law firm with a strong presence in Florida is known for fostering a collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture. With a deep bench of experienced litigators and a dedication to mentorship and individualized growth, they offer associates a flexible path toward partnership. This opportunity is open due to continued client demand in Florida's labor and employment law sector.

Description:

An opportunity for a sharp, driven litigator to deepen their labor & employment law expertise. The firm seeks a mid-level associate (3-5 years’ experience) who can manage day-to-day litigation matters across a range of employment law cases including Title VII, FMLA, ADA, and FLSA claims. Candidates must be well-versed in state and federal court procedures, discovery, and motion practice. This role is ideal for an associate who is ready to work autonomously but still craves real mentorship and meaningful litigation work. Associates have access to flexible performance metrics, clear partnership tracks, and a culture that values initiative and quality over rigid billing structures.

Qualifications:

Meticulous, proven, and ready for the next step

• 3–5 years of employment litigation experience required
• Must be admitted to the Florida Bar
• Expertise with Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and state counterparts
• Strong federal and state court experience
• Familiarity with EEOC and state agency proceedings
• Confident in managing discovery and drafting motions
• Detail-oriented and able to manage caseloads independently
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to grow within a supportive team

This job advertisement is a general announcement created to attract qualified candidates on behalf of our client. It is not a complete job description or an offer of employment. Salary and benefits details may vary and are not always disclosed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages individuals of all religions, nationalities, genders, sexualities, ideologies, creeds, beliefs or backgrounds who are qualified for the role to apply!