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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p><strong>Employment Law Partner / Unit Lead</strong><strong>Location:</strong> Orlando, Florida</p>\n<h3>Lead the Next Chapter of Employment Law at Kelley Kronenberg</h3>\n<p>Kelley Kronenberg is actively seeking a <strong>Partner-level Attorney</strong> with deep experience in <strong>Employment Law</strong> to lead and expand our growing practice in <strong>Orlando</strong>. This is a high-impact opportunity for a motivated legal leader who is ready to take ownership of a division, guide a team, and shape the strategic direction of the firm’s employment law services across the region.</p>\n<p>We are looking for an attorney who is not only an exceptional legal practitioner but also an innovator—someone who is driven by building, leading, and growing. 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