Labor and Employment Associate Attorney; Class Action

Job Description

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
  .
• Bar Admission in Texas.
• 4-6 years of substantive experience in employment or class action
  litigation
  , with a desire for trial work.
• Experience defending employment discrimination, EEOC/DOL, wage and hour claims, including class action lawsuits.
• Background in counseling employers on federal and state employment law compliance
  , drafting workplace policies
  , and assisting clients with general employment issues is a plus.
• Superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defend employers in complex employment litigation, including wage and hour class actions and discrimination claims.
• Counsel clients on compliance with federal and Texas employment laws and regulations.
• Draft and prepare workplace policies, employment agreements, and severance agreements.
• Represent clients in depositions, witness interviews, and trial preparations.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys on high-profile employment cases.