Labor and Employment Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dynamic and motivated Labor and Employment Attorney to join its team in El Paso, TX. The successful candidate will handle a broad range of employment matters, provide strategic advice, and represent clients effectively. This role requires excellent legal research, analytical, and client communication skills, with the ability to manage cases in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on labor and employment issues, including compliance with labor laws.
• Advise on risk management, HR policies, and employee-related matters.
• Represent clients in litigation, including drafting pleadings and handling trials.
• Analyze claims, assess exposure, and develop litigation strategies.
• Represent clients before government agencies and respond to investigations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and seek new business opportunities.
• Conduct legal research and prepare advisory documents.
• Contribute to firm development through training and marketing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and legal standards.
• Record billable hours and manage caseload efficiently.
• Travel as necessary for court proceedings and client meetings.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of Texas.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research tools.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the State of Texas.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong client communication abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).

Benefits

Established in the third quarter of the nineteenth century, this prestigious law practice is headquartered in Texas and has two additional offices in New Mexico. Some of its core practice areas are appellate law, banking law, governmental-public law, litigation, real estate law, and water law. The firm's attorneys are committed to community service and are actively involved in charitable programs with a variety of nonprofit organizations throughout the year.