Mid Level Labor and Employment Associate Jobs
Mid level labor and employment associate jobs go to attorneys ready to own litigation matters, advise clients with limited partner oversight, and mentor junior associates across the full employment law cycle. Openings concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Technology & Software, with employers like Jobot, O’Hagan Meyer, and Collabera hiring at this level now.
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The Fort Lauderdale, FL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice.
The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Florida and have at least three (3) to five (5) years of experience in employment law matters. Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side), and employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel.
Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice represents clients from coast to coast in all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training. Our team of employment professionals is spread throughout our locations across the United States and provides clients with sound counsel in dozens of jurisdictions. Our size and geographic coverage allow us to provide our clients with consistent representation throughout the nation.
Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Although we would prefer that you have some experience in employment law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match.
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Overview:
The Fort Lauderdale, FL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice.
The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Florida and have at least three (3) to five (5) years of experience in employment law matters. Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side), and employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel.
Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice represents clients from coast to coast in all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training. Our team of employment professionals is spread throughout our locations across the United States and provides clients with sound counsel in dozens of jurisdictions. Our size and geographic coverage allow us to provide our clients with consistent representation throughout the nation.
Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Although we would prefer that you have some experience in employment law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match.
Qualifications:
LI-HYBRID
LI-RS1
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Mid Level Labor and Employment Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level labor and employment associate job?
Position your experience around matters you have led independently, not just supported. Highlight first-chair depositions, briefs you drafted without heavy redlining, and client relationships you managed directly. Firms and legal departments hiring at this level want to see that you can carry a docket with limited supervision, so lead with outcomes and responsibility, not just the types of work you have touched.
Which companies hire mid level labor and employment associates?
Companies hiring mid level labor and employment associates right now include Jobot, O’Hagan Meyer, and Collabera, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of AmLaw firms building out their labor practices, regional litigation boutiques, and in-house legal teams at large employers managing active employment litigation and compliance programs.
Are there remote mid level labor and employment associate jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by practice type. About 79% of mid level labor and employment associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at large firms and fully remote roles appearing more often in in-house compliance and advisory positions than in active litigation practices.
How do I move up to a mid level labor and employment associate role?
The path from junior to mid level turns on demonstrated ownership. Early-career associates build toward this by moving from supporting roles on matters to leading discrete components, developing a consistent voice in client communications, and deepening expertise in a focused area such as wage and hour law, traditional labor relations, or employment discrimination defense. Measurable results on actual matters make the case for advancement.
Which industries hire the most mid level labor and employment associates?
Mid Level labor and employment associate roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because their scale of workforce operations, union exposure, or regulatory risk generates a steady volume of employment litigation, agency charges, and compliance work that requires experienced associate-level support.