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Williams Parker Labor & Employment Attorney with Experience in Sarasota, Florida
Williams Parker, the region's largest and oldest law firm founded in 1925, is seeking a senior Labor & Employment Attorney with 5-10 years of experience and a portable book of business to join our dynamic team in Sarasota, Florida. Whether you are already licensed to practice law in Florida - or planning to relocate and willing to sit for the Florida Bar in the near future - you are encouraged to apply.
As a Labor & Employment Attorney with Williams Parker, you will represent public and private employers of all sizes. You will represent clients in federal and state courts, as well as before federal, state, and local administrative agencies. You will also assist clients with risk management and workplace policies, helping employers avoid claims and minimize litigation by providing preventive daily advice, periodic formal training, employment audits, and training seminars to educate clients about human resource issues. You will help managers with difficult hiring, discipline, layoff, and termination issues; respond to internal complaints; and help clients traverse high-risk situations.
For more information about our Labor & Employment practice, click here. (https://www.williamsparker.com/practices/labor-employment/)
Requirements
Portable book of business
5-10 years of experience in the following areas highly preferred: ADA, affirmative action, arbitration, class action, counseling, e-discovery, EEOC, employee benefits, ERISA, FLSA, immigration, investigations, labor relations, litigation, NLRB, OSHA, Title VII, wage & hour, and whistleblower
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft, negotiate, and interpret a variety of documents; effectively build relationships with others; and convey complex concepts in a concise and understandable manner
Enthusiastic attitude with demonstrated initiative, reliability, and an exceptional drive for results
Ability to work independently and under tight timelines, and to plan and prioritize multiple tasks
Dedication to client service excellence in a fast-paced, collegial, and engaging environment.
Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Member of the Florida Bar, in good standing
Florida Bar Board Certification in relevant area, preferred
Benefits
At Williams Parker, you will have an opportunity to play an important role in continuing the success of our law firm and to take advantage of the many benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth. You will also find you are joining a team of attorneys and staff who have made Williams Parker not only a top-notch law firm but also a great place to work. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including:
Market leading compensation package
Low billable hour requirement
Direct mentorship, leadership training, and integration with firm practices
Excellent health, disability, vision, dental, and life insurance
Employee Savings Plan with employer contributions
401(k) with employer contributions
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Perks platform offering over 30,000 unique discounts
Referral program
Wellness programs