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Kelley Kronenberg · 7 hours ago

Attorney Partner/Unit Lead - Employment Law

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Kelley Kronenberg is a nationally recognized, full-service law firm known for its entrepreneurial spirit, legal excellence, and forward-thinking culture. They are seeking an experienced Partner-level Employment Law Attorney to lead and grow their expanding practice in Fort Lauderdale. This role involves managing complex employment law matters, client development, and team leadership within the Employment Law division.

ConsultingLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Blake Sframeli, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Lead a caseload of complex employment law matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour claims, FMLA, and compliance disputes

Represent employers before federal and state courts, as well as agencies such as the EEOC and DOL

Provide proactive legal counsel and training to corporate clients on risk mitigation and regulatory compliance

Maintain and grow a client portfolio with support from the firm’s internal Business Development and Marketing teams

Act as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering customized, strategic legal guidance

Attend networking events, speak at industry panels, and contribute thought leadership to raise your visibility and the firm’s brand

Serve as a Unit Lead, managing a team of attorneys and legal staff within the Employment Law practice

Mentor and support junior attorneys, promoting professional growth and a collaborative team environment

Participate in departmental strategic planning and firm-wide leadership initiatives

Work closely with leaders in Labor & Employment, General Liability, Corporate, and other practice groups to deliver full-spectrum solutions

Contribute to the growth of Kelley Kronenberg’s integrated, client-centric service model

Qualification

Employment law defenseClient relationship managementTeam leadershipJuris Doctor (J.D.)Florida Bar membershipBusiness developmentFederal employment lawsFlorida employment lawsEntrepreneurial driveWritten communicationVerbal communicationStrategic thinkingCollaboration

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active member in good standing with the Florida Bar

Minimum of 5 years of employment law defense experience, including litigation, counseling, and regulatory matters

Experience leading a team or managing attorneys in a law firm setting

Demonstrated success in client relationship management and practice development

Preferred

A portable book of business is strongly preferred, or the ability to generate business with institutional support

Deep understanding of federal and Florida employment laws (FLSA, ADA, Title VII, FMLA, etc.)

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Strategic thinker with the ability to balance legal rigor and business priorities

Entrepreneurial drive and leadership presence

Ability to foster trust, accountability, and collaboration in a team environment

Benefits

Company-paid PPO health insurance

Optional dental and vision coverage

Generous PTO, floating holidays, and a designated mental health day

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Company

Kelley Kronenberg

Kelley Kronenberg is a law firm providing legal services in construction defects, bankruptcy, and litigation.

Founded in 1980

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

501-1000 employees

http://kelleykronenberg.com

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