Labor Associate Attorney

A law firm in Dallas, TX, seeks a highly qualified Labor Associate Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will primarily focus on traditional labor law, handling various responsibilities related to labor relations, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) matters, and providing legal advice to employers. The position requires a Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school, a minimum of 3 years of Traditional Labor Law experience, and active Texas Bar admission.

Duties:

• Handle unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Research and write on management labor relations issues.
• Represent management in NLRB elections.
• Provide legal advice to employers on union organizing, corporate campaigns, card checks, and neutrality agreements.
• Negotiate and/or provide legal advice on collective bargaining agreements.
• Manage grievance and arbitration proceedings.
• Obtain mass picketing injunctions when necessary.
• Offer legal advice regarding protected concerted activity and issues under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
• Conduct management training on labor relations.
• Advise management in union work stoppage situations.
• Handle occasional advice and counsel for clients on California workplace laws and other assignments, as needed.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of 3 years of Traditional Labor Law experience involving labor relations.
• Active Texas Bar admission.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.
• This may include regular business travel.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Texas Bar admission.

Skills:

• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Negotiation skills for collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of NLRA and labor relations laws.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account.
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.