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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

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Are you a motivated employment litigator ready to take the next step in your legal career?

Our client, a highly regarded AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a talented Labor & Employment Associate Attorney to join its growing West Palm Beach office. This is an excellent opportunity to handle complex and engaging matters alongside a collaborative team of nationally-recognized attorneys.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing.
• 3-4 years of substantive litigation experience in a law firm environment, with a focus on employment law.
• Familiarity with employment statutes such as FLSA, ERISA, COBRA, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, and Title VII is a plus.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and client service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise corporate clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Represent employers in employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and discovery documents.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and support trial strategy.
• Provide strategic counsel on workplace policies, terminations, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected labor and employment team in South Florida that values high performance without sacrificing work-life balance. Attorneys at this firm benefit from meaningful mentorship, a supportive and collaborative culture, and early responsibility on complex and high-impact matters. The firm encourages professional development and values attorneys who bring creative thinking, initiative, and a client-first approach to their work. Our client also supports hybrid work arrangements and maintains a culture that embraces inclusion, teamwork, and community involvement.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive compensation: includes an annual salary range of $170,000-$175,000, commensurate with experience, alongside eligibility for profit-sharing and a discretionary bonus.

Comprehensive benefits package: includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan, employee assistant programs, parental leave, commuter benefits, and additional perks.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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