Careers

At FordHarrison, by hiring the most qualified candidates, we are able to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Whether you are an experienced attorney, just out of law school, or an administrative professional, FordHarrison offers advantages such as professional development and training initiatives, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and collegial work environment. In an ever-changing world of labor and employment law, it is important to be a part of a growing national practice that knows no boundaries.

FordHarrison benefits include: medical insurance with prescription drug benefits, substantially subsidized by the firm; Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; pre-tax Cafeteria Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Accounts with firm contribution; long term and short term disability; self-directed 401(K) with firm match; leave time and holidays; paid parking (where applicable); and firm matched qualifying charitable contributions up to $500 per year per employee.  Attorneys also benefit from professional liability insurance, continuing legal education, state bar and local affiliation dues and in-house continuing legal education opportunities. 

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Ford and Harrison.  

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FordHarrison is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status. 

Since 1978, FordHarrison has grown from a handful of lawyers in one office to more than 150 labor and employment lawyers practicing in 28 offices across the country, including two affiliate offices. FordHarrison offers experienced attorneys the opportunity to work with experts in all areas of employment litigation, labor relations, employee benefits, and business immigration. Our marketing department partners with attorneys to develop personal business development plans and utilize marketing tools and resources to promote client and business development. If you are looking for an opportunity to pursue labor and employment law with a well-established and growing firm, FordHarrison may be the beginning of a long and satisfying career.

Immigration Associate, Atlanta, GA
FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an Immigration Associate for its Atlanta office.  The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ business immigration experience at a general practice or boutique immigration firm.  Candidates must possess substantive experience preparing and reviewing H-1B, L-1, TN, E visas and other applications/petitions, PERM Labor Certification and RFE responses.  Candidates must also possess experience with I-9 compliance.  Consular processing experience would be a plus.  Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills.  Candidates must be admitted to practice in Georgia.  Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position.  Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com.  Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters on this position. 

Associate, Chicago, Illinois
FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an associate for its Chicago office. The ideal candidate must have two to five years' substantive litigation experience, preferably at a boutique labor and employment firm or in the employment practices group at a general practice firm. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Illinois. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters on this position.

Associate, Berkeley Heights, NJ
FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an associate for its New Jersey office. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of four years’ substantive labor and employment experience at a general practice or boutique labor and employment firm and must be able to work independently with moderate supervision. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in New Jersey. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

Associate, St. Louis, Missouri
FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an associate for its St. Louis office. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of three years’ substantive litigation experience, preferably at a boutique labor and employment firm or in the employment practices group at a general practice firm. Traditional labor experience would be a plus. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Missouri. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

Associate, St. Louis, Missouri
FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an associate for its St. Louis office. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of five years’ substantive litigation experience, preferably at a boutique labor and employment firm or in the employment practices group at a general practice firm. Traditional labor experience would be a plus. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Missouri. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

Associate, Spartanburg, South Carolina
FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an associate for its Spartanburg office. The ideal candidate must have two to five years' substantive litigation experience, preferably at a boutique labor and employment firm or in the employment practices group at a general practice firm. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in South Carolina. North Carolina admission would be a plus. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters on this position.

Senior Associate, Spartanburg, South Carolina
FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking a senior associate for its Spartanburg office. The ideal candidate must have five to eight years’ substantive labor and employment experience at a general practice or boutique labor and employment firm and must be able to independently handle all aspects of an employment litigation matter. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in South Carolina. North Carolina admission would be a plus. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Please submit your resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters on this position.

Associate, Tampa, Florida
FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an associate for its Tampa office. The ideal candidate must have two to five years' substantive labor and employment experience at a general practice or boutique labor and employment firm.  Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Florida. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Please submit cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to Lavern J. Wilson, Talent & Recruiting Partner at lwilson@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies.

FordHarrison provides first-class service to our clients, which means we are always seeking staff professionals who are high performers, entrepreneurial, and ready to thrive in our rewarding work environment. It takes communication and trust to function efficiently as a national firm, and a collaborative staff to make it all run seamlessly. We value cultural differences and we are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and developing an inclusive environment. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, competitive pay and a comfortable working environment.

FordHarrison LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.