Bilingual Labor & Employment Attorney (Florida, USA Jurisdiction) - Remoto at EmpowerLink | Torre

Bilingual Labor & Employment Attorney (Florida, USA Jurisdiction) - Remoto

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Legal agreement: Employment

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Posted about 1 year ago

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Join our team as a Remote Bilingual Labor & Employment Attorney (Florida, USA Jurisdiction) and advance your legal career. Are you passionate about labor law and eager to work with U.S.-based legal firms? Do you have the skills and experience to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced legal environment? If so, we want you on our team. Position: Remote Bilingual Labor & Employment Attorney (Florida, USA Jurisdiction) Language: English B2 minimum Location: Remote (Latin America) Work-week: case-load Why join us? * Specialized experience working directly with U.S. law firms and continuing to build a career in labor law. * Competitive salary with opportunities for professional growth. * Flexibility to work fully remote from anywhere in Latin America. * Career development to enhance legal expertise in U.S. labor law while working with experienced attorneys. Description: You will act as a Labor & Employment Attorney handling cases under Florida law, serving both employees and employers. Your work will include researching legal issues, drafting contracts and policies, managing compliance with HR laws, and representing clients (or assisting in litigation) in overtime, wage claims, and related matters. You will use Clio for basic case management. You will ensure legal support is high-quality, timely, and tailored to Florida jurisdiction while working remotely from Latin America. Key responsibilities: * Conduct legal research on Florida labor and employment statutes and case law (overtime, wage & hour, discrimination, wrongful termination, etc.). * Draft employment contracts, HR policies, non-compete/non-disclosure agreements, severance agreements, affidavits, and client declarations with accuracy and professionalism. * Advise clients (both employers & employees) on compliance with federal and Florida labor laws. * Assist or lead litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and supporting hearings as allowed under Florida rules. * Use Clio for basic case management: case tracking, document storage, deadlines, billing, and client communication. * Keep up to date with Florida regulatory changes, judicial decisions, and policy updates. * Work aligned with US Eastern Time hours as needed to coordinate with colleagues and clients. Requirements: * Licensed to practice law in Florida (or eligible) with knowledge of Florida labor & employment law. * Bilingual: Fluent or conversational in English and Spanish; ability to draft legal documents in both languages. English proficiency: C1. * At least 6 months of experience in labor & employment law (research, drafting, HR compliance, litigation) under Florida law. * Experience working with employers and individual employees. * Familiarity with Clio for case management (basic usage). * Strong writing and analysis skills. * Remote work discipline: reliable internet, ability to handle deadlines, self-motivation, good communication. * Bar exam: Not required (but passing or eligibility is a plus). * Critical thinking and deadline management. * Detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to manage tasks and present cases with a clear methodology. * Own a reliable computer and have a stable internet connection.