Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Dallas, TX, is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims, counsel employers on labor and employment laws, and represent employers in various legal proceedings.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Represent employers in court, administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on various labor and employment laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• JD is from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 2+ years of litigation experience, preferably in employment law.
• Active TX Bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, teamwork, and the ability to work independently on various projects.

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.