What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor & Employment Partner - Fort Lauderdale position at David Joseph & Company?
About The Role
Fisher Phillips is seeking an experienced Partner with 10 years of experience and a portable book of business of :$1M to join the Fort Lauderdale office. Looking for an entrepreneurial, driven individual who wants to grow their practice with the support and resources of a leading, specialized labor and employment law firm.
Compensation & Structure
Entrepreneurial Culture & Autonomy
Founded 1943 in Atlanta. 600 attorneys across 38 US offices and 3 Mexico offices. Represents employers exclusively in labor and employment matters — compliance audits, policies/procedures/training, prevention of claims, lawsuits, government investigations, and union organizing activity. Practices before state and federal courts and administrative agencies in virtually every state.
Interview Process
2-step interview process.
Fisher Phillips is seeking an experienced Partner with 10 years of experience and a portable book of business of :$1M to join the Fort Lauderdale office. Looking for an entrepreneurial, driven individual who wants to grow their practice with the support and resources of a leading, specialized labor and employment law firm.
Compensation & Structure
- Salary range: $200K - $350K (base — does not reflect total comp from O&R system and book)
- O&R compensation system — transparent and fair, highly valued by lateral partner candidates
- Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (hybrid)
- Hiring 1 candidate
- Visa sponsorship NOT available
Entrepreneurial Culture & Autonomy
- Flexibility and autonomy to build and grow your practice without big-firm bureaucracy
- Shape your own practice and strategic vision
- Collaborative environment with cross-selling opportunities across the national network
- Exclusive focus on labor and employment law — no competing practice groups for resources, visibility, or client opportunities
- Deep specialization differentiates the firm from larger full-service firms
- Time and energy fully dedicated to growing L&E expertise and client base
- Won "Innovations in Knowledge Management" at 2024 Legalweek Leaders in Legal Tech Law Awards
- Integrates VincentAI (legal research / document analysis), TrellisAI (case assessments / drafting), and CoCounsel 2.0 (legal insights)
- Acquired Blue Pencil Box — legal tech startup tracking non-compete regulatory/enforcement changes
- Paralegals, legal assistants, and practice support staff
- Dedicated BD professionals, mentorship, marketing materials, client introduction programs
- Personal branding and visibility support — media, thought leadership, social media
- Local AND cross-office support
- FP Cares Pay It Forward: $2,500 firm donation for attorneys completing 50 hours of approved pro bono (does not apply to Equity Partners)
- Days of Service Challenge (Jan-Mar): 20 offices, 200 staff in 2024
- CureSearch FP Week of Impact: 3,000 handmade "notes of hope" for pediatric cancer patients
Founded 1943 in Atlanta. 600 attorneys across 38 US offices and 3 Mexico offices. Represents employers exclusively in labor and employment matters — compliance audits, policies/procedures/training, prevention of claims, lawsuits, government investigations, and union organizing activity. Practices before state and federal courts and administrative agencies in virtually every state.
Interview Process
2-step interview process.
Salary : $200,000 - $350,000