Labor & Employment Associate

Job Title: Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid 3 days in office)

Salary Range: ($120k to $150k) - bonus for exceeding the billable hour requirement of 1950 annually.

What differentiates this opportunity?

• Our client, a highly respected, full-service national law firm recognized in the AmLaw 100, is actively seeking an experienced Labor &Employment Associate Attorney to join their Houston office.
• This firm has achieved a distinguished reputation in the legal industry through exceptional client service, a commitment to excellence, and innovative, multi-jurisdictional practice teams that drive consistent and successful outcomes.
• Their Labor & Employment Practice is widely regarded for delivering insightful, proactive counsel to a broad range of clients and for representing organizations across all phases of employment litigation. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive attorney who thrives on managing high-impact cases, including complex employment litigation and consulting on compliance and risk management issues.
• The position offers substantial client engagement, interaction with governmental agencies, and collaboration with attorneys nationwide, allowing the associate to build a high-profile practice while contributing to a collegial and dynamic team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle all aspects of employment litigation, including drafting and responding to discovery, preparing pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.
• Provide clients with proactive legal guidance on a wide array of employment law matters, including compliance, risk management, and workplace policies.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices to deliver seamless and consistent legal representation nationwide.
• Represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and administrative hearings when necessary, maintaining high standards of client service and advocacy.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Admission to practice in Texas.
• 1-5 years of experience in employment law, with a strong preference for management-side employment litigation experience.
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with clients, government agencies, and team members.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience in employment counseling or in-house legal advising on employment matters.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative, national team.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) with employer contributions, and generous bonuses for meeting billable hour thresholds. They also offer ongoing professional development opportunities to foster long-term growth within the firm.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all qualified individuals to apply!