Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate in Dallas, TX, with 4 to 6 years of labor and employment defense experience to join its expanding national practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in federal and state court litigation, particularly 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.

Requirements

• Experience representing employers in federal and state court litigation.
• Substantive experience with wage and hour class actions and collective actions.
• Experience with cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.
• Experience with alternative dispute resolution and client counseling.
• Experience in labor and workplace investigations is highly valued.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Member of the State Bar of Texas.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

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.