Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a dynamic Labor and Employment Associate to join its team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in labor and employment law, with a focus on litigation and client counseling.

Duties

• Handle temporary restraining order and injunction proceedings.
• Manage trade secret misappropriation and noncompete litigation.
• Conduct wage and hour class action litigation.
• Participate in union negotiations and provide advice and counseling.
• Address OSHA matters and single plaintiff employment litigation.
• Engage in discovery, motion practice, and drafting court filings.
• Prepare for trials in state and federal courts.
• Participate in settlement conferences and negotiations.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in labor and employment law.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Experience with trial preparation and court proceedings.
• Demonstrated client relationship and business development skills.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, collegial environment.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of the Bar in the jurisdiction(s) where admitted.
• Timely admission to the Bar of the hiring office's state required.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional work ethic and positive attitude.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement plan.
• Disability and Life insurance.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Backup Care for Dependents.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.