Senior Associate

Advance Your Career with One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Law Firms

Tully Rinckey PLLC is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Employment Attorney to join our growing Texas practice. We are actively hiring a talented attorney with a strong background in private-sector, employee-side employment law who is passionate about advocating for employees and delivering exceptional client service.

At Tully Rinckey, you will work alongside a talented team of legal professionals in a collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive environment. Our attorneys benefit from the Firm’s national resources, innovative structure, and strong administrative support that allows them to focus on providing excellent service.

As a Senior Associate Employment Attorney at Tully Rinckey PLLC, you will provide comprehensive legal representation to employees across a wide range of workplace matters. The ideal candidate is a self‑motivated litigator with strong judgment, excellent drafting skills, and a client‑focused approach to advocacy.

You will:

• Represent employees in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour violations
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, severance agreements, and workplace policies
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other substantive legal filings
• Conduct legal research and develop effective litigation strategies
• Advocate for clients in mediations, arbitrations, administrative hearings, and state and federal courts
• Counsel clients on their rights and obligations under Texas and federal employment laws
• Stay current on developments in employment law to provide informed and strategic representation

• Minimum of 5 years of Texas private‑sector employment law experience
• Demonstrated success representing employees in workplace disputes
• Strong litigation, negotiation, and legal drafting skills
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas
• Excellent communication and client‑relation skills
• Ability to manage cases independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
• Commitment to professionalism, ethics, and client advocacy

Beginning January 1, 2026, newly admitted attorneys at Tully Rinckey PLLC receive a starting salary of $125,000, along with the opportunity to earn performance‑based bonuses of up to 60% of base salary, rewarding productivity, excellence, and client impact. Employees will also receive access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• No‑cost health insurance for basic plans
• Free dental and vision coverage
• 100% employer match on 401(k) contributions up to 6% for full‑time employees.
• Three weeks of paid time off after 18 months of full‑time employment.

These enhancements, combined with the firm’s continued strategic growth, reflect Tully Rinckey’s commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace for its employees.

Our Austin office offers a vibrant, collaborative environment where attorneys can thrive professionally and personally. Situated in the heart of Texas’s capital, our office provides access to a dynamic legal community, diverse industries, and close connections with government agencies, universities, and innovative businesses. Austin’s renowned culture, live music scene, excellent dining, and outdoor recreation—ranging from Lady Bird Lake to the Hill Country—create the perfect balance between career growth and quality of life.

Supported by Tully Rinckey PLLC’s national resources, cutting‑edge technology, and commitment to attorney development, our Austin office is an outstanding place to advance your legal career, build meaningful client relationships, and make a lasting impact.