Job Overview
Phillips, Richard and Rind, P.A., a leading labor and employment law firm committed to providing strategic, high quality and comprehensive legal representation for organized labor and individual workers has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney. The firm represents labor unions in the public and private sectors, including AFT-affiliated teacher unions such as FEA, UTD, BTU, OCCTA, PBCTA, CCEA; Transport Workers Union of America (TWU International) and various local unions, including those representing Miami Transit, Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants, JetBlue Flight Attendants, American Airlines maintenance and ground mechanics (TWU-IAM Association); Public Employee Federation (PEF) of New York, Teamsters Local 814 (New York), SEIU locals and benefit funds; IAFF Firefighter locals and health trusts; FOP lodges and health trusts, IUOE Local 487 and its trust funds; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), including Council 79 and various locals; FOPE; UNITE HERE Local 355; and other labor organizations. The firm's practice includes litigation in federal and state courts, labor arbitration, administrative proceedings, collective bargaining matters, and general labor and employment law representation.
Why Work with Us?
We are a nationally recognized boutique labor law firm of seven attorneys, united by a deep commitment to the labor movement and the workers and unions we serve. Our practice is known for successfully handling complex, high-profile matters on behalf of labor organizations, consistently securing victories for unions and their members in complex disputes. While we take our work seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. We are a close-knit group of passionate advocates who value collaboration, shared purpose, intellectual rigor, and a healthy sense of humor. We believe that even in demanding practice, there should be room camaraderie and genuine enjoyment of the work. This position is ideal for an attorney with labor and employment law experience who shares union values and enjoys working directly with union leaders to advance the interests of working people. We are seeking a colleague who is eager to join us in addressing the challenges facing workers and their unions today.
The successful candidate will be more than a legal technician; they will be a passionate, strategic partner in advancing union missions and strengthening worker voice. The firm’s lawyers anticipate and understand the complex legal issues their clients face and work diligently to address these high-stake challenges. The attorney selected for this position will have the opportunity to:
- Work directly with elected union leadership.
- Influence major organizing and bargaining campaigns.
- Develop litigation and advocacy strategies that impact thousands of workers.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to labor movement leaders.
- Build a long-term career advancing worker power and economic justice.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for high profile labor work including arbitration, negotiation, PERC and NLRB work and may at times serve as General Counsel to a union.
Required Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Attributes:
· Belief in, and passion for labor unions and union values.
· Strong interest in labor and employment law, particularly representing workers and unions.
· Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
· 3-5 years’ experience assisting in representation of labor unions.
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with union leadership.
· Excellent writing, research, litigation, analytical, and advocacy skills.
· Litigation passion.
· A smart attorney who completes work on time.
· Experience in grievance arbitration, collective bargaining and NLRB proceedings, preferred but not required.
· Federal and/or state court experience a plus (jury experience not necessary.)
· EEOC, employment, public defender work experience a plus.
· Active membership in good standing with a state bar is required. Florida Bar admission is preferred. The firm may consider hybrid work arrangements for candidates residing outside Florida, based on the needs of the practice and the qualifications of the selected candidate.
· Fun!
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary range: $125,000+ for candidates with approximately 3–5 years of experience.
The firm offers excellent benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision insurance for the employee and dependent; IRA with 2% employer match; paid CLE’s; POS; Cell phone; and mileage reimbursement.
TO APPLY: To be considered for the position, please provide the following:
· A current resume, including months and years of employment.
· Writing samples (e.g., past briefs, motions, etc., on any topic.)
· Professional references who can speak specifically about your experience and accomplishments as they relate to the key responsibilities and qualifications of this position. References should be familiar with your work and able to provide substantive examples of your performance, leadership, and effectiveness, rather than serving solely as character or employment verification references.
Email the above to the firm’s search consultants:
Margolies, Potterton & Assoc, Unionsearch, LLC
Debra Schwoch-Swoboda [email protected]
For a confidential discussion about the position, email Debra to schedule a call.
Phillips, Richard and Rind, P.A., is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: From $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
