Labor & Employment Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm in San Antonio, TX is seeking a skilled Labor & Employment Attorney with at least 6 years of experience. This is a full-time opportunity for a candidate with strong litigation and advisory skills in employment law. The role offers the chance to engage in high-level client counseling, policy drafting, litigation, and trial work. Attorneys with a portable book of business or a proven record of client development are strongly encouraged to apply. This position includes competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, with additional opportunities for bonuses and growth.

Location:

• San Antonio, Texas

Duties:

• Advise clients on employment policies, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies

• Draft and review employee handbooks, workplace policies, and employment agreements

• Manage labor and employment litigation, including preparation of pleadings, motions, and briefs

• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, depositions, and administrative hearings

• Participate in trial preparation and courtroom advocacy

• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver integrated legal solutions

• Maintain and grow client relationships through exceptional service and legal insight

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in labor and employment law

• Proven litigation experience including trial and motion practice

• Background in advising clients on labor/employment matters including compliance and policy development

• Strong track record of managing complex cases from intake to resolution

• Candidates with portable business or demonstrated client development success preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Strong academic credentials required

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the state of Texas

Skills:

• Advanced legal research and writing skills

• Strong courtroom presence and oral advocacy ability

• Highly organized with excellent time management and multitasking abilities

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to thorough and accurate work

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both with clients and internal teams

Benefits:

• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• HSA/FSA options

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Life insurance coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Parking/public transportation allowance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Hybrid work flexibility

• Professional development in a collaborative and growth-focused environment

An entrepreneurial firm with a great culture serving clients in all areas of business and government legal services, this firm delivers a client-centered culture. Ranked as a Top 100 client service law firm in the United States, as well as employing 64 Best Lawyers in America, this multi-disciplinary, international law firm draws on their attorneys' comprehensive industry and policy knowledge, as well as the global network of industry advisor and subject-matter exerts, to provide innovative legal solutions and client-service excellence worldwide.