Houston - Labor & Employment Associate (Hybrid)
About the role
Littler is seeking an attorney with a minimum of 3-8 years of labor and employment law experience to join the Houston office. The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials, and their experience should include significant litigation work. Candidate must be licensed to practice law in Texas.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings
- Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws
- Prepare and present legal arguments in court
- Conduct investigations and prepare reports related to workplace disputes
- Develop and implement strategies to prevent workplace discrimination and harassment
- Collaborate with other attorneys and departments within the firm
Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice law in Texas
- Minimum of 3-8 years of labor and employment law experience
- Excellent academic credentials
- Experience with significant litigation work
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
Skills
- Strong litigation skills
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws
- Effective negotiation and mediation skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Benefits
We offer a generous benefits package to full-time and part-time employees working at least a 50% schedule. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children. In addition, we provide a superior 401(k) plan, ample time off programs, mental health programs, family building and caregiving, generous paid parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, a wellness program, flexible spending accounts, and an employee referral bonus program.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 annually.
Schedule
The position is available on a hybrid schedule, combining both remote and in-office work.