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Labor and Employment Associate

Type Full-Time

Location Texas - Houston

Job ID LNJG396272

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 4 - Max. 6 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Litigation - Labor & EmploymentEmployment Law - Litigation Employer DefenseEmployment Law - Management (Compliance & Counseling)Litigation - Class Actions - DefenseLitigation - eDiscovery GeneralLitigation - Document Review

2026-05-22 07:12:46
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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate in Houston, TX with 4 to 6 years of labor and employment defense experience to join its expanding national practice. The candidate will represent employers in federal and state court litigation, handling complex employment law issues.

Duties

  • Conduct fact investigation and exposure analysis.
  • Manage discovery processes.
  • Draft pleadings and motions.
  • Conduct legal research.
  • Advise clients on employment law compliance.

Requirements

  • 4 to 6 years of labor and employment defense experience.
  • Experience in federal and state court litigation.
  • Substantive experience with wage and hour class actions.
  • Experience with discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.
  • Experience with alternative dispute resolution and client counseling.

Education

  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

  • Member of the State Bar of Texas.

Skills

  • Strong legal research and writing skills.
  • Ability to manage complex cases independently.
  • Excellent client counseling abilities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid and remote work arrangements available.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.

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Date Last Confirmed

05-22-2026

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