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Houston, TX, United States

Labor And Employment Associate Attorney

Attorney

3-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview:

A law firm located in Houston, TX is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Labor and Employment Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will possess over five years of experience in handling a broad range of employment law issues. This role involves drafting workplace policies, conducting employee training, and counseling both public and private employers on various employment-related matters. The position requires excellent writing, communication, and legal research skills, as well as the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft and review workplace policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
• Conduct employee training sessions on various employment law topics.
• Provide legal counsel to public and private employers on day-to-day employment issues.
• Handle employment law matters including workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour disputes.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery requests, and motions.
• Represent clients in employment-related litigation, including preparation for trial and settlement negotiations.
• Interface directly with attorneys and clients to provide legal advice and strategies.
• Develop and implement legal strategies for complex employment law cases.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Admission to the Texas Bar.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Proven experience with employment law issues such as workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour disputes.
• Extensive litigation experience including researching and drafting memoranda, pleadings, discovery requests, and motions.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate a solid work ethic.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective legal strategies.

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