Labor & Employment Junior Associate (Houston)

About the role

The role is for a Labor & Employment Junior Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience to join Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP's Houston office. The ideal candidate should excel in writing, research, court filing, complex fact investigation, attention to detail, prioritization, and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on all aspects of employment and business-to-business disputes and litigation, investigations, advice and counseling, international employment and mobility, corporate diligence, and drafting employment and restrictive covenant agreements.
• Provide counsel on restrictive covenants, trade secrets, agreement drafting, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, employment agreements, wage and hour, and mass layoffs.
• Participate in all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motions, trials, and appeals.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of legal arguments and evidence in court.
• Conduct complex fact investigation and analysis, and prepare reports and recommendations based on findings.

Requirements

• Admitted to and a member in good standing of the Texas Bar.
• Strong academic background, high grades.
• Strong work ethic.
• Experience in employment, commercial, or other complex litigation preferred.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Pass the Texas Bar Exam.

Skills

• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong researching skills.
• Knowledge of court filing procedures.
• Effective conducting of complex fact investigation and analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Benefits

Annual salary range for this position is $235,000 to $310,000.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $235,000 to $310,000.

Schedule

Not specified.

Contact

To apply, send your resume, cover letter, writing sample (original draft), and law school transcript to ileblanc@sheppard.com. For questions regarding the role, contact Isabella LeBlanc at ileblanc@sheppard.com.