Employment Litigation Attorney

Company: FairLaw Firm
Location: Miami
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Employment Attorney Position



FairLaw Firm is hiring an associate attorney for an in-office position to handle an active employment litigation caseload. The ideal candidate will have experience litigating cases in Florida state and federal courts, preferably involving employment law issues. The position will involve meaningful client interaction and allow the candidate to expand their oral argument and negotiation skills in a casual yet fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
--- Interacting with clients and opposing counsel;
--- Legal research and factual analysis to develop case strategies and arguments;
--- Assessing potential case outcomes;
--- Conducting depositions, witness interviews, and client consultations;
--- Appearing in court proceedings, including hearings and settlement conferences, and at mediations;
--- Advising and counseling clients;
--- A fast-paced and busy schedule;
--- Cordial and casual work environment.


The ideal attorney will be self-motivated, organized, efficient, honest, personable, an effective communicator, and persuasive.

Qualifications:
--- Must be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing
--- Successful completion of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree with 2 years of related experience
--- Worked in a law firm as an attorney for at least a year
--- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
--- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
--- Ability to prioritize, manage multiple cases, and meet deadlines
--- Proficient with Mac computers, MS Word/Excel, Adobe, Slack/Teams, Zoom, and case management software
--- Independently motivated and willing to learn
--- Bilingual (English and Spanish) helpful

About Company:
FairLaw Firm is a boutique employment law firm. The firm routinely represents clients in Florida in pre-litigation, administrative, litigation, and arbitration matters involving areas of employment law that include unpaid/underpaid wages, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower claims, and restrictive covenants.

The firm's office is in Coral Gables, close to Merrick Park, and has covered parking. It is nicely appointed, quiet, and clean, and provides a professional work environment. We use Mac computers and work in a paperless office. Employees at the firm enjoy a cordial, fast-paced, and professional work environment and receive PTO, health insurance, and other benefits.

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