Employment Associate Labor & Employment Law (Texas)

Job Overview A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Associate to join its team in Texas. This role involves handling litigation, legal research, contract drafting, and providing strategic legal counsel on employment-related matters. The ideal candidate will work on both individual and class action cases, offering guidance on wage compliance, employee rights, workplace policies, and employment contracts. This is a hybrid position based in Dallas or Austin, TX, with a mix of in-office and remote work flexibility.

Duties

• Manage litigation cases involving employment disputes, including wage and hour claims, misclassification issues, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wrongful termination.

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other court filings.

• Provide legal counsel on employment laws and regulations at the state and federal levels.

• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, severance packages, and related contracts.

• Advise clients on best practices regarding workplace policies, restrictive covenants, compensation structures, and employee mobility.

• Support corporate transactions by conducting due diligence on employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.

• Assist with policy development and compliance training on workplace regulations, including leave policies under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in employment law, including litigation, advisory services, and transactional work.

• Proven ability to handle class action and single-plaintiff employment disputes.

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

• Experience representing clients before administrative agencies and in state and federal courts.

• Prior experience with AmLaw 100 firms is preferred but not required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the state of Texas.

Skills

• Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting.

• Strong business acumen and client advisory skills.

• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and manage competing deadlines.

Work Environment & Benefits

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

• Collaborative and supportive team culture.

• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

• Competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional seeking to expand their expertise in employment law within a dynamic and fast-paced legal environment.

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.