Careers

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.
 

Attorney, Los Angeles, California 

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an attorney for its Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 6+ years of substantive labor and employment experience at a general practice or boutique labor and employment firm. Wage and hour class action 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 California.

Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Our attorneys have the flexibility to work a hybrid work schedule. In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $240,000 and $280,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law. 

Please submit a 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, Los Angeles, California

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an attorney for its Los Angeles 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. Wage and hour 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 California.

Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Our attorneys have the flexibility work a hybrid work schedule. In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $200,000 and $215,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law. 

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, Memphis, Tennessee 

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an associate for its Memphis office. The ideal candidate must have four to five years of 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 Tennessee. Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Please submit a 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, New York City, New York

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an associate for its New York office. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of two to three years of litigation experience. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York. New Jersey admission would be a plus. 
 
Competitive salary and benefits are offered with this position. Our attorneys have the flexibility to work a hybrid work schedule.  In accordance with New York law, the expected salary range for this New York position is between $175,000 and $185,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law. 
 
Please submit a 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, Richmond, Virginia

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an attorney for its Richmond office. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of three to four years of litigation experience.

Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials, strong communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Virginia. 
 
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, Spartanburg, South Carolina

FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm, is seeking an attorney for its Spartanburg office. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of two to three years of litigation experience. 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 three to four years of litigation experience.  Labor and employment experience is preferred but not required.  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.

Attorney Recruiting Manager 

Ford & Harrison LLP, a national labor and employment firm is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Manager.  The Attorney Recruiting Manager will oversee and manage the recruitment of associates firm-wide.  The Attorney Recruiting Manager will report to the Talent and Recruiting Partner.  The position is based in the firm’s Atlanta Office, and offers a one-day remote schedule.

Responsibilities, include but are not limited to: 

•    Work with the Talent and Recruiting Partner to determine lateral associate hiring needs and implement strategies to directly source lateral associate candidates. 
 
•    Manage the interview process for lateral associate recruiting, including coordinating interview schedules, handling candidate communications, tracking candidate progress, supporting candidate evaluation and selection, and maintaining a recruiting database. 

•    Assist with coordinating the onboarding and integration process for lateral associates.  

•    Oversee law school recruiting programs and activities, including campus outreach, interview programs, and related initiatives.

•    Help manage the summer associate program, including onboarding, training, event logistics, and communication.  

•    Maintain deep knowledge of the legal market and recruiting trends, develop external relationships with recruiters, peer firms, and industry groups, and contribute to the firm’s long-term recruiting plans and goals.  

Qualifications   

•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in attorney recruiting or talent management experience in a multi-office law firm environment; 2+ years of supervisory or people-management experience is preferred. 

•    Bachelor’s degree required. 

•    Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software.  Experience with legal recruiting platforms and market intelligence tools preferred.   

•    Demonstrated experience managing high-volume law student and associate recruiting programs in multiple offices or regions.  

•    Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to long-term strategic planning.

•    Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information; proactive, flexible and able to perform well under pressure.  

The firm’s compensation strategy includes not just a base salary, but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, and paid parking.

FordHarrison LLP 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, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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. 

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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.