Labor & Employment Associate

Job Details

Seeking a bilingual Spanish-speaking litigator ready to take on sophisticated employment matters with direct client responsibility from day one.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
• 3–5 years of labor and employment law experience
• Significant litigation experience, including drafting and motion practice
• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong client counseling and relationship-management abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Active membership in the Florida Bar
• Fluency in Spanish is required

Preferred Attributes

• Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced practice
• Desire to develop long-term client relationships and contribute to practice growth
• Commitment to delivering practical, business-oriented legal solutions

About the Role

A highly regarded Florida-based law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its growing Miami office. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced labor and employment attorneys on sophisticated litigation and counseling matters for employers across a wide range of industries. The successful candidate will play an integral role in client representations, receiving substantial responsibility and direct client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in state and federal employment litigation matters
• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Advise clients on employment law compliance, workplace policies, employee relations, and risk management strategies
• Defend claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, leave and accommodation issues, whistleblower actions, and wrongful termination
• Assist with restrictive covenant, trade secret, and unfair competition matters
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, employment agreements, policies, and other employment-related documents
• Participate in client counseling and business-development initiatives

Benefits

The firm provides a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including meaningful client contact and hands-on responsibility from day one, exposure to complex employment litigation and strategic counseling matters, a collaborative, team-oriented culture that values mentorship and professional development, direct access to experienced practitioners who are recognized leaders in employment law, the opportunity to work with clients ranging from startups to nationally recognized companies, and a collegial, no-ego environment where attorneys are encouraged to build their practices and develop professionally.

Schedule

The position is located in Miami, Florida.

Pay

$130,000 - $190,000 per year

About the Firm

We are a highly respected, full-service business law firm with a longstanding presence in Florida and a reputation for providing sophisticated legal counsel to companies ranging from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 organizations. Our attorneys advise clients across a broad range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, technology, energy, insurance, real estate, manufacturing, hospitality, and retail. Our Labor & Employment Practice serves as a trusted advisor to employers on the full spectrum of workplace issues. The team partners closely with business leaders and human resources professionals to provide strategic guidance on compliance, workforce management, risk mitigation, and employment-related disputes. Attorneys regularly handle complex matters involving discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour disputes, restrictive covenants, trade secret protection, whistleblower actions, labor relations, and high-stakes employment litigation. Known for delivering practical business-focused solutions, our attorneys work proactively to help clients avoid disputes whenever possible while providing aggressive and effective representation when litigation arises. The practice represents employers before state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and in arbitration and mediation proceedings.

A Bit About Us

We are a highly respected, full-service business law firm with a longstanding presence in Florida and a reputation for providing sophisticated legal counsel to companies ranging from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 organizations. Our attorneys advise clients across a broad range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, technology, energy, insurance, real estate, manufacturing, hospitality, and retail. Our Labor & Employment Practice serves as a trusted advisor to employers on the full spectrum of workplace issues. The team partners closely with business leaders and human resources professionals to provide strategic guidance on compliance, workforce management, risk mitigation, and employment-related disputes. Attorneys regularly handle complex matters involving discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour disputes, restrictive covenants, trade secret protection, whistleblower actions, labor relations, and high-stakes employment litigation. Known for delivering practical business-focused solutions, our attorneys work proactively to help clients avoid disputes whenever possible while providing aggressive and effective representation when litigation arises. The practice represents employers before state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and in arbitration and mediation proceedings.