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Williams Parker · 3 months ago

Senior Labor & Employment Attorney

Sarasota, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Williams Parker is the region's largest and oldest law firm founded in 1925, seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join their dynamic team. The role involves representing public and private employers, assisting with risk management, and providing preventive advice to minimize litigation.

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Responsibilities

Represent public and private employers of all sizes

Represent clients in federal and state courts, as well as before federal, state, and local administrative agencies

Assist clients with risk management and workplace policies

Help employers avoid claims and minimize litigation by providing preventive daily advice, periodic formal training, employment audits, and training seminars

Help managers with difficult hiring, discipline, layoff, and termination issues

Respond to internal complaints

Help clients traverse high-risk situations

Qualification

Labor & Employment LawJuris DoctorateFlorida Bar MembershipClient ServiceBusiness DevelopmentStrategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsTime Management

Required

Education: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Licensure: Member of The Florida Bar or licensed to practice law in another state and in good standing. Florida Bar Board Certification in a relevant area is preferred

Experience: 5-10 years of experience in the following areas is highly preferred: ADA, affirmative action, arbitration, class action, counseling, e-discovery, EEOC, employee benefits, ERISA, FLSA, immigration, investigations, labor relations, litigation, NLRB, OSHA, Title VII, wage & hour, and whistleblower

Client Service & Relationship Building: Demonstrates a client-centric mindset with strong interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships based on trust, collaboration, and professionalism

Communication & Collaboration: Effectively conveys complex legal concepts in writing and speech, fostering teamwork across clients, colleagues, and stakeholders

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving: Anticipates legal risks, adapts to changing priorities, and provides sound, ethical counsel with attention to detail and resilience

Business Development & Initiative: Proactively cultivates a portable book of business, generates new opportunities, and takes ownership of projects with self-motivation and accountability

Leadership & Time Management: Provides mentorship to junior attorneys and professional staff, manages competing demands, and maintains high standards in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Florida Bar Board Certification in a relevant area is preferred

5-10 years of experience in the following areas is highly preferred: ADA, affirmative action, arbitration, class action, counseling, e-discovery, EEOC, employee benefits, ERISA, FLSA, immigration, investigations, labor relations, litigation, NLRB, OSHA, Title VII, wage & hour, and whistleblower