Employment Attorney (Texas)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Attorney to join its team in Texas. This role involves handling a broad spectrum of labor and employment matters, including litigation, legal advisory, and transactional work. The ideal candidate will have expertise in employment-related legal issues, ranging from wage disputes and discrimination claims to contract negotiations and corporate employment policies. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing a combination of in-office and remote work.

Duties

• Represent clients in labor and employment litigation, including class action and single-plaintiff cases.

• Handle legal research, case strategy development, and document drafting for employment-related disputes.

• Provide legal counsel on various employment matters, such as wage and hour laws, harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination.

• Draft, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, including contracts, severance packages, and restrictive covenants.

• Conduct due diligence on employment aspects of corporate transactions.

• Advise clients on compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations.

• Develop and implement workplace policies and training programs addressing key employment issues.

• Manage interactions with regulatory agencies and represent clients in administrative proceedings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in employment law, including litigation, advisory, and transactional work.

• Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including wage and hour regulations, discrimination statutes, and labor policies.

• Prior experience defending class and collective actions.

• Ability to provide strategic guidance to clients on employment-related legal matters.

• Strong analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Texas.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Effective problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities.

• Excellent interpersonal and client management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.

• Proficiency in legal technology and case management tools.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work arrangement with regular in-office presence and remote work flexibility.

• Requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods, participate in virtual meetings, and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Professional development opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Employment Attorney to contribute to a dynamic legal team while gaining exposure to complex and high-profile employment law 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.