Labor & Employment Attorney

Founded more than 30 years ago and based in Houston, with additional offices in Dallas, we are a full-service business law firm serving Fortune 500 companies, middle-market organizations, and entrepreneurs throughout Texas and across the country. We provide sophisticated legal counsel across litigation, employment, corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, construction, energy, banking, healthcare, and other complex business matters while fostering a collaborative environment focused on client success and long-term relationships.

Why join us?

• Contract Opportunity: Immediate 3-month engagement
• Strong potential for permanent hire
• 401(k) program
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Generous PTO & paid holidays
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Collaborative work environment: join a team of 200+ professionals across multiple Texas offices, fostering a supportive and collegial culture
• Sophisticated litigation practice: represent a diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies
• Work on complex commercial and employment litigation matters in both state and federal courts

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial litigation and labor & employment litigation matters
• Independently manage day-to-day litigation responsibilities
• Draft and respond to initial disclosures and discovery requests
• Prepare, coordinate, and schedule depositions
• Draft deposition outlines and conduct depositions
• Evaluate discovery responses and develop litigation strategy recommendations
• Draft protective orders and related pleadings
• Prepare and file removal actions from state court to federal court
• Draft corporate disclosure statements
• Research legal issues involving civil procedure and substantive law
• Draft motions, responses, and legal briefs
• Prepare and argue summary judgment motions
• Attend and prepare for pretrial conferences
• Ensure compliance with state court, federal court, and local court rules
• Support case preparation through trial

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Bar
• Minimum 6+ years of Labor & Employment and/or Commercial Litigation experience preferred (strong 3+ year candidates will be considered if they can immediately perform the required responsibilities)
• Experience handling matters in both Texas State and Federal Courts
• Strong background in discovery, depositions, motion practice, summary judgment, and civil procedure
• Experience with employment law litigation, workplace disputes, discrimination claims, retaliation claims, wage and hour matters, or related L&E issues highly preferred
• General commercial litigation experience will be considered if accompanied by substantive litigation experience
• Must possess experience beyond basic personal injury or slip-and-fall litigation matters
• Proven ability to independently handle litigation matters from discovery through pretrial proceedings
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and courtroom skills
• Familiarity with federal and local court rules

Pay

$90 - $100 per hour