Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Dallas, TX, is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims, counsel employers on labor and employment laws, and represent employers in various legal proceedings.

Duties:

• Defend and litigate lawsuits involving employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
• Represent employers in court, administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
• Provide advice and counsel to employers on various labor and employment laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• JD is from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 2+ years of litigation experience, preferably in employment law.
• Active TX Bar admission or ability to obtain admission quickly.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, teamwork, and the ability to work independently on various projects.

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