Associate Federal Employment Attorney

A law firm seeks an Associate Federal Employment Attorney in Houston, TX, to handle a range of federal employee matters, including EEO, OPM Disability, MSPB, VA, and Social Security Disability appeals. This hybrid position combines office and remote work, offering a collaborative environment focused on practical resolutions through mediation, settlement, litigation, and appeals.

Duties

• Advise federal employees on EEO, OPM Disability, MSPB, VA, and Social Security Disability matters.

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, briefs, and settlement proposals.

• Negotiate on behalf of clients and represent them in mediations and hearings.

• Manage cases through all phases, from intake to appeal.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience handling federal employment law and administrative proceedings.

• Proven ability to negotiate effectively and advocate before federal tribunals.

• Strong analytical and legal writing skills.

• Capacity to work independently and in a hybrid setting.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the Texas Bar.

Skills

• Expertise in federal employment statutes and procedures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Thorough legal and factual research capabilities.

• Proficiency with case management and remote collaboration tools.

The law firm exclusively represents federal employees with a focus on disability discrimination. Its team of attorneys has over 50 years of combined legal experience in federal employee law. Its practice areas include adverse actions, federal union representation, federal whistleblower defense, federal employee disability representation, and MSPB representation. The firm's offices are located in Houston, Texas, Atlanta, Georgia, and Pikesville, Maryland.