Labor And Employment Law Attorney

Labor and Employment Law Attorney Clearwater, FLDirect HireCarterWill Search is sourcing for a Labor and Employment Law Attorney to join a well-established Florida law firm in its Clearwater, FL office. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven attorney with 3–5 years of experience to take on meaningful responsibility in a growing employment law practice that offers hands-on litigation, counseling, and workplace advisory work.The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to build depth in employment law while working in a collaborative environment that emphasizes mentorship, client service, and long-term professional development.Position Summary: This role provides the opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys on complex employment matters while independently managing assigned cases. The practice represents employers across a variety of industries, offering both litigation support and strategic compliance counseling. Attorneys will be entrusted with increasing responsibility and direct client engagement.Responsibilities:

• Advise employers on federal, state, and local employment laws and workplace compliance matters.*
• Represent employers in employment litigation in state and federal courts.*
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses.*
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents.*
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings and trial preparation.*
• Prepare position statements and respond to administrative charges, including EEOC matters.*
• Conduct workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment, and employee relations issues.*
• Draft and review employee handbooks, workplace policies, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements.*
• Assist with wage and hour compliance matters and related litigation.*
• Provide day-to-day employee relations guidance and risk management counseling to clients.*
• Communicate directly with clients and collaborate with internal team members on active matters.

Requirements/Education:

• 3–5 years of labor and employment law experience required.*
• Experience in employment litigation and employer-side counseling required.*
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws required.*
• Experience responding to administrative agency charges (EEOC or similar) preferred.*
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills required.*
• Strong ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment required.*
• Strong communication and client service skills required.*
• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.*
• Supportive, team-oriented culture with direct access to experienced practitioners.*
• Meaningful responsibility and early client interaction.*
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities.*
• Exposure to complex and diverse employment law matters.*
• Reasonable expectations supporting work-life balance.*
• Long-term growth potential within a stable and collaborative practice.

CarterWill Search is an Equal Opportunity Employer.