Labor and Employment Associate - Orlando, FL
Labor & Employment Associate - Orlando (Hybrid)
Our Client (Am Law 100 Firm)
About the Role
Our client, an Am Law 100 firm with a nationally recognized labor & employment practice, is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 3-8 years of litigation experience to join the Orlando office. Candidates with substantial L&E experience are strongly preferred, and experience with unfair competition, restrictive covenants, and trade‑secret litigation is considered a valuable plus.
The ideal candidate will bring strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, and meaningful hands‑on litigation experience, including depositions, motion practice, hearings, and complex case management.
Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Florida.
This is a hybrid position offering the opportunity to work closely with a respected L&E team handling sophisticated employer‑side matters.
About Our Client
Our client is one of the world's largest and most respected labor and employment law firms, serving as a trusted advisor to the global employer community. With more than 1,900 attorneys across 100+ offices, the firm has spent over 75 years helping employers navigate their most complex workplace challenges.
They are known for:
- A deep focus on employer‑side labor & employment law
- Industry‑leading litigation, counseling, and compliance work
- A collaborative, diverse, and innovative culture
- Investment in attorney development and cutting‑edge legal technology
- A global reach with local insight in all major U.S. markets
The firm fosters an environment that encourages original thinking and strategic problem‑solving while providing attorneys with unmatched resources and professional support.
Responsibilities
- Represent employers in federal and state courts across a wide range of labor & employment matters
- Handle litigation tasks such as drafting pleadings, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and hearings
- Advise clients on employment‑law compliance, risk mitigation, and day‑to‑day workplace issues
- Support matters involving unfair competition, restrictive covenants, and trade‑secret disputes
- Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on high‑impact litigation
- Maintain a commitment to excellent client service in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented practice
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- 3-8 years of relevant litigation experience
- Labor & employment experience strongly preferred
- Experience with unfair competition or trade‑secrets work is a plus
- Exceptional legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
- Strong academic credentials
- Florida Bar admission required
Who Should Apply
You may be a strong fit for this role if:
- You have 3-8 years of litigation experience and want to deepen your L&E expertise
- You have handled employment, commercial, or restrictive‑covenant disputes
- You have strong litigation instincts and enjoy working on complex employer‑side matters
- You want to join a nationally recognized L&E practice within an Am Law 100 firm
- You value collaboration, professional development, and high‑quality legal work
Benefits
Our client offers a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with generous firm contribution
- Ample paid time off
- Comprehensive mental health and wellness programs
- Paid parental leave and family‑building benefits
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee referral bonuses
- Additional firm‑wide wellness and professional‑growth resources
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