Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate in Austin, TX with 4 to 6 years of labor and employment defense experience to join its expanding national practice. The ideal candidate will have experience representing employers in federal and state court litigation, with substantive experience in wage and hour class actions, and cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.

Duties

• Conduct fact investigation and exposure analysis.
• Manage discovery processes.
• Draft pleadings and motions.
• Perform legal research.
• Advise clients on complex employment law compliance issues.
• Engage in alternative dispute resolution and client counseling.
• Conduct labor and workplace investigations.

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.

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.
• Excellent client counseling abilities.
• Proficiency in managing complex litigation.

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.