Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

2-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

- Job title: Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
- Experience: At least 2-7 years in employment law matters, prior employment litigation experience required (preferably on the management side), employment counseling or in-house employment law experience preferred
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Company name: Lewis Brisbois (referred to as "law firm" throughout text)
- Department: Labor & Employment Practice
- Salary: Competitive compensation and additional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, PTO, and a bonus for exceeding minimum hourly requirements

Overview:
- Law firm actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice
- Ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Texas and have experience in employment law matters
- Opportunity for attorneys seeking a high-level role and significant involvement in all aspects of labor and employment law
- Role involves extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel
- Law firm's Labor & Employment Practice represents clients nationwide in employment litigation, counseling, and training
- Team of employment professionals located across the United States to provide clients with sound counsel in multiple jurisdictions
- Law firm's size and geographic coverage allows for consistent representation throughout the nation

Responsibilities:
- Drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings
- Drafting and arguing motions
- Taking and defending depositions
- Strong writing and analytical skills required
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications:
- Admission to practice in Texas
- 2-7 years of experience in employment law matters
- Prior employment litigation experience required (preferably on the management side)
- Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience preferred
- Substantive litigation experience and demonstrated interest in labor and employment law also considered
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- PTO for eligible classifications
- Bonus for exceeding minimum hourly requirements

If you are a proactive and passionate attorney with experience in employment law, or a developing attorney with excellent skills in any litigation arena, we invite you to apply for this opportunity at Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice in Houston, Texas. Join our growing and collaborative firm and make a significant impact in the legal field.

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Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, PTO, Bonus

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Employment Law, Litigation, Counseling, Training, Writing, Analytical, Management, Projects, Self-starter, Teamwork

Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through the company's website or email.

Qualification and Experience Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school, Admitted to practice in Texas

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