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Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
Sarasota, FL US
Job Description
Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
Our client, an Am Law 200 law firm, is seeking an Associate to join their Labor & Employment practice group. This position is based in the firm’s Sarasota, Florida office.
Job Overview:
In this position, you will handle a broad range of employment disputes, including discrimination and retaliation actions and wage and hour litigation, drafting employee handbooks and employment agreements, counseling employers, and conducting workplace trainings and investigations for employers.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of labor & employment law experience, including an understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations, as well as exposure to employment litigation matters
- Strong technological skills, including proficiency with practice management systems and portals
- Superior research skills, including the use of online services and databases
- Project management skills, including the ability to successfully manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
- Active Florida bar license in good standing
All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Meet Your Recruiter
Misty Kokkos
Global Legal Recruiter
mkokkos@lawseek.com
With fifteen years of combined experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, Misty Kokkos has successfully navigated diverse industries ranging from start-ups to Big 4, financial services, logistics and supply chain, and more.
Misty’s recruiting experience spans globally from the United States to Europe, the United Kingdom, India and beyond. She focuses on practice areas including healthcare and regulatory compliance, as well as Labor and Employment.
Misty enjoys world travel, learning new languages and exploring the arts. Based in Athens, Greece, Misty splits her time between Europe and Texas, U.S.A.