Employment Attorney Hybrid (Dallas, TX Austin, TX)

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a skilled Employment Attorney to join its team, providing legal counsel and representation in employment-related matters. The role involves handling litigation, compliance, and advisory responsibilities related to employment law. This position is hybrid, with a mix of in-office and remote work, based in Dallas, TX or Austin, TX.

Duties

• Manage employment litigation, including class actions and single-plaintiff cases.

• Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents.

• Advise clients on a wide range of employment law matters, including wage and hour compliance, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and restrictive covenants.

• Negotiate and draft employment agreements, severance packages, and other workplace contracts.

• Provide counsel on employee policies, training, workplace investigations, and best practices.

• Assist in employment-related aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence.

• Represent clients before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies.

• Stay current on labor and employment law developments and provide proactive guidance to clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in labor and employment law, including litigation, compliance, and transactional work.

• Experience defending class and collective actions and advising on complex employment matters.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour regulations, anti-discrimination laws, and compliance requirements.

• Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and analytical skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Attention to detail and sound judgment.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with a combination of in-office and remote flexibility.

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

• Competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.

• Retirement savings plan and additional firm-sponsored benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment law attorney looking to work with a prestigious law firm on complex and high-impact legal matters.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.