Partner Attorney – Labor (Employment)

vezzilapolla.legal

Advogado(a) Sócio de Serviço responsible for judicial processes and court hearings in a hybrid model at vezzilapolla.legal. Requires collaboration on innovative and ethical legal practices.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeSão Paulo • 🇧🇷 BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

drafting pleadingsconducting hearingsnegotiating settlementspreparing legal opinionscase managementmonitoring case progresswitness interviewsdatabase updateslabor law expertise

Soft Skills

teamworkeffective communicationorganizational skillsattention to detail

Tools & Technologies

case management systemsExcelMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

active OAB registration

Industry Keywords

labor lawdefendantsrespondentslaw firmprocedural stepsdocket follow-uppostgraduate degree

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for a judicial labor caseload
Draft various pleadings (defenses, appeals, submissions: simple and complex)
Conduct in-person and virtual hearings
Update the firm’s and the client’s case management systems
Monitor case progress and procedural steps
Perform other routine tasks related to the caseload
Send hearing preparations (contact attorneys, company representatives/prepostos, and witnesses)
Negotiate and finalize settlements
Prepare legal opinions
Request documents/information from the client
Monitor case progress (docket follow-up)
Perform monthly database updates
Other duties related to the role
Perform administrative activities related to cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active OAB registration (São Paulo chapter)
Ability to work effectively in a team
Experience working in a law firm
Experience representing defendants/respondents in labor cases
Ability to follow established workflows and processes
Experience preparing company representatives (prepostos) and conducting witness interviews
Experience conducting hearings
Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office suite
Postgraduate degree in Labor Law preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model — 3 days remote and 2 days in-office per week after the training period
Birthday day off
Time-off and leave policies
Wellness initiative: themed Fridays, workplace exercise sessions, self-service area, fresh fruit, pet day, integration/meet-and-greet coffee, family-friendly events and celebrations (Carnival, Children’s Day, Halloween, etc.), and a wellness platform covering mental and physical health
Solidarity initiative: measures to positively impact the environment/community, ongoing bottle-cap collection campaign and monthly campaigns
Education initiative: study groups, internal and external lectures, live sessions, internal newsletter, discounts with commercial and educational partners, and EDU (we offer educational programs — Business Law specialization and MBA in Leadership and Strategic Management, accredited by MEC, provided at no cost to internal employees) plus career development actions (mentoring, workshops, and discussion circles)
Integrity initiative: robust ethics and compliance program, monthly integrity communications and biannual training
TEC initiative: pursuit of innovative and technological solutions
Loyalty plan — recognition and rewards for tenure
Engagement program — points earned for participation in initiatives that can be redeemed for rewards