Associate - Employment - Miami - $160k

Labor & Employment Associate - Miami, FL – $160k Base + Clear Partner Track

Location/Schedule: Miami, FL – Initially in office five days per week, with increased flexibility following onboarding

Base Salary: $160,000

Practice: Management-Side Labor & Employment Litigation

What stands out about this opportunity:

Early Client Contact and Case Responsibility – Work directly with clients on sensitive employment matters while contributing to case strategy from an early stage.

National Labor & Employment Platform – Join one of the country’s largest management-side employment firms, offering exposure to complex litigation and class-action matters.

Comprehensive Training and Mentorship – Develop alongside experienced labor and employment attorneys within a firm committed to structured training and professional development.

Clear and Flexible Partner Track – Progress toward partnership on a typical eight-year track, with the potential to advance more quickly based on performance.

Support for Business Development – Receive access to a marketing budget and firm resources to help develop professional relationships and build your practice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Defend employers in labor and employment litigation and class-action matters.

Manage pleadings, discovery, motion practice and other aspects of case development.

Draft position statements, discovery responses, motions and substantive legal documents.

Participate in workplace investigations, client interviews and evidence gathering.

Advise and communicate directly with clients on sensitive workplace matters.

Collaborate with partners on case strategy, risk assessment and resolution.

Attend on-site investigations and occasional out-of-town fieldwork when required.

Core Requirements:

Active admission to the Florida Bar.

At least three years of labor and employment litigation experience preferred.

Strong legal research, writing and advocacy skills.

Ability to build trust and communicate effectively with clients.

Experience drafting substantive litigation filings and discovery materials.

Prior experience with a labor and employment-focused firm is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

$160,000 base salary.

Health, dental, vision and life insurance.

401(k).

Clear partnership track.

Increased working flexibility following onboarding.

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