Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Houston
Job Description
Job Description
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Location: Houston, TX
Our client, a premier international AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its nationally-recognized Labor & Employment Practice Group in Houston. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney to handle complex and high-stakes labor and employment litigation matters while working alongside some of the most respected practitioners in the field.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in Texas, in good standing
- 2 years of substantive labor and employment litigation experience
- Experience with temporary restraining order and temporary injunction proceedings, trade secret misappropriation, and non-compete litigation
- Exposure to wage and hour class action and single-plaintiff employment litigation
- Skilled in discovery, motion practice, and drafting pleadings, motions, and other court filings
- Experience preparing for trial in both state and federal courts and participating in settlement conferences and negotiations preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives
- Strong writing, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills required, with an exceptional work ethic and a team-oriented mindset
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in labor and employment litigation matters, including TROs, injunctions, trade secret, and restrictive covenant disputes
- Conduct and manage written and document discovery, depositions, and motion practice
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings for state and federal matters
- Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and arbitration proceedings
- Support trial preparation and provide strategic litigation advice to clients
- Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys across practice groups to deliver high-quality client service
- Engage in client counseling and compliance matters, ensuring adherence to applicable employment laws and regulations
Why Join Us?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a nationally-ranked Labor & Employment team known for handling cutting-edge litigation and providing strategic counsel to clients across industries. Attorneys in this practice enjoy early responsibility, direct client contact, and access to sophisticated matters in a collegial and supportive environment. The firm fosters professional growth through mentorship, robust training programs, and meaningful opportunities for client development and advancement.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary of $240,000, as determined by experience and market factors
- Bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical,