Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

The Houston office of Akerman LLP seeks an Associate with 3 to 6 years of labor and employment defense experience. Employment litigation, including wage and hour litigation, and employment counseling experience is required. Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills, as well as federal and state court experience, are also required. Labor experience and California license is a plus. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of the State Bar of Texas. About the Firm Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com . Firm Recognitions Top 100 U.S. Law Firms ( The American Lawyer ) Among the Most Innovative Law Firms ( Financial Times ) Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms ( Vault ) Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity ( Law360 ) Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity ( Law360 ) Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2023 Top Performer Equal Employment Opportunity Policy We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup. Note to Search Firms Akerman LLP will not accept unsolicited resumes or other unsolicited candidate information from Search Firms. Submissions will only be considered when a fully executed fee agreement is in place. Search firms should contact danielle.shannonakerman.com for additional information.