Employment Law Partner

Job Details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Trey Mattson

Experience

• 8+ years of employer-side employment law experience in a law firm setting (or equivalent mix of firm and in-house with a return to private practice).
• Demonstrated success originating and managing client relationships, including scoping, budgeting, and overseeing teams.
• Substantive background across a range of employer issues, such as:
• Counseling: handbooks/policies, wage-and-hour compliance, accommodation/leave, discipline/terminations, investigations, training.
• Agency and litigation: EEOC/FEPA responses, DOL audits, single-plaintiff litigation, restrictive covenants/trade secrets; class/collective actions a plus.
• Agreements: employment, separation, incentive/bonus, restrictive covenants.

Portable Practice

A portable book of business is required. Typical target range: $300K–$800K+ in realizable originations (open to discussion based on rate mix, industry concentration, and growth plan).

Skills & Competencies

• Proven client development acumen and executive-level communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to employer risk.
• Team leadership: ability to mentor associates, manage matters efficiently, and leverage staff effectively.
• Strong project management: budgeting, staffing, process improvement, and use of legal tech tools.
• Commitment to collaboration, knowledge sharing, and high-quality work product.

Licensing

Licensed and in good standing in Florida or Georgia Dual admission (FL and GA) or eligibility to obtain additional admission is a plus.

Preferred Experience:

• advising regional employers (healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, financial services, municipalities, higher ed).
• experience with wage-and-hour audits/litigation, restrictive covenant enforcement/defense, or employment aspects of transactions (due diligence, integration).
• demonstrated success cross-selling with corporate, real estate, or litigation partners.

Why Join Us?

• Entrepreneurial Platform with Strong Backing: Build your practice on a stable regional platform with modern infrastructure, cross-selling opportunities, and dedicated marketing, pricing, and legal operations support.
• Client-First, Business-Focused Culture: This firm emphasizes practical solutions that align with client risk tolerance, budget, and business goals—empowering partners to deliver measurable impact.
• Collaboration Across Practices: Work closely with complementary groups (corporate, real estate, litigation, benefits) to offer comprehensive solutions to employer clients.
• Talent & Resources: Access skilled associates, paralegals, and technology that streamline delivery—from matter staffing to knowledge management.
• Leadership & Growth: Opportunities to shape practice strategy, mentor rising attorneys, and take on office or firm-wide leadership roles.
• Regional Reach, Local Touch: Serve clients throughout the Southeast while maintaining meaningful community presence in Jacksonville or Valdosa.

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$225,000 - $275,000 per year

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