Job Overview: A law firm in Houston, Texas is seeking a dynamic Labor and Employment Associate or Senior Counsel to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal counsel on a range of labor and employment matters, including counseling, transactional drafting, and litigation. This role requires expertise in single-plaintiff and collective/class action cases, covering areas such as hiring and separation, wage and hour laws, EEO compliance, non-compete agreements, trade secrets, employment policies, due diligence for corporate transactions, employee accommodation, leave issues, investigations, public accommodation access for persons with disabilities, and OSHA compliance.
Duties:
- Provide employment-related counseling to clients.
- Draft transactional documents about employment matters.
- Handle litigation matters, including single plaintiff and collective/class actions.
- Address issues related to hiring, separation, wage and hour laws, EEO compliance, non-compete agreements, trade secrets, employment policies, and agreements.
- Conduct due diligence for corporate transactions.
- Manage employee accommodation and leave issues.
- Conduct investigations into employment-related matters.
- Ensure compliance with public accommodation access for persons with disabilities and OSHA regulations.
- Any other employment law issues as they arise.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in labor and employment law.
- Admitted to the Bar in Texas or preparing to obtain such admission in 2024 through reciprocity with another state.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Proficient in public speaking.
- Experience and responsibility in a broad base of employment issues.
Education and Certifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Bar in Texas or eligibility for reciprocity admission.
Skills:
- Comprehensive understanding of labor and employment laws.
- Ability to provide strategic legal advice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in legal research and writing.
- Familiarity with relevant software and technology for legal research and case management.