Employment Counsel
About the Firm
Our client is a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys across major markets throughout the United States. For decades, the firm has been exclusively focused on workplace law, partnering with employers to navigate complex employment challenges through strategic, business-oriented legal solutions. The firm is consistently recognized among the nation's leading labor and employment practices and has earned Tier 1 rankings for Employment Law, Labor Law, and Labor & Employment Litigation on behalf of Management.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate to join their Dallas, Texas office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated employment law practice alongside one of the premier management-side labor and employment teams in the country.
The position offers exposure to a wide range of employment matters, including single-plaintiff litigation, class and collective actions, administrative proceedings, workplace investigations, and day-to-day counseling for employers across multiple industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Defend and litigate employment-related lawsuits and agency charges.
- Represent employers in state and federal court proceedings.
- Handle matters before administrative agencies, mediations, and arbitrations.
- Manage employment disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, employment torts, contract disputes, and restrictive covenant matters.
- Assist in defending class and collective actions.
- Conduct legal research, draft motions, pleadings, and other litigation-related documents.
- Provide practical legal advice and day-to-day counseling to employers on labor and employment law issues.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop strategic, business-focused solutions.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
- Active Texas Bar admission or ability to obtain admission promptly.
- 3+ years of litigation experience, with employment law experience strongly preferred.
- Understanding of state and federal court procedures as well as employment-related agency processes.
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to client service.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join one of the most respected management-side labor and employment practices in the nation.
- Work alongside nationally recognized labor and employment attorneys.
- Gain exposure to sophisticated litigation, counseling, and workplace advisory matters.
- Represent employers ranging from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
- Opportunity for significant professional development and long-term career growth.
- Collaborative culture focused exclusively on labor and employment law.
FAQs
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