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Akerman LLP · 5 hours ago

Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

Miami, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Akerman LLP is a premier law firm seeking an Associate with labor and employment defense experience to join its expanding national practice in Florida. The role involves providing employment counseling, conducting investigations, and supporting litigation related to labor and employment law.

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Responsibilities

Counseling employers regarding labor and employment law issues

Conducting witness interviews and investigations

Drafting position statements

Preparing employee handbooks and policies

Drafting employment agreements and separation agreements

Supporting employment-related litigation

Qualification

LaborEmployment lawLegal researchLegal writingLitigation experienceCounseling employersAnalytical skillsWitness interviewsDrafting agreementsEmployee handbooks

Required

2 to 4 years of labor and employment defense experience

Employment counseling and litigation experience (before federal & state courts and government agencies)

Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills

Experience with counseling employers regarding labor and employment law issues

Conducting witness interviews and investigations

Drafting position statements

Preparing employee handbooks and policies

Drafting employment agreements and separation agreements

Supporting employment-related litigation

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school

Member of The Florida Bar

Company

Akerman LLP

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Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers throughout the United States.

Founded in 1920

Miami, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.akerman.com/

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