EDUCATIONAL:

Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law. Requires basic computer skills and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing law and must be an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and eligible for admission to Federal court. License to practice law in Texas must be kept current as a condition of employment.

• Minimum eight (8) years of litigation and/or counseling experience in labor and employment law.
• Experience representing management in employment matters preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with Equal Pay Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
• Familiarity with the Texas Labor Code, Texas Commission of Human Rights Act.
• Familiarity with Texas Local Government Code Chapters 143 and 174.
• General understanding of constitutional law.
• General understanding of federal, state, and local rules relating to litigation and appeals.
• Excellent oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience working with federal, state, or local governmental entities.
• Must be willing to work extended hours as needed to accommodate case load demands.
• Proficiency with the Office 365 suite of programs, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, as well as Westlaw Edge and the use of technology in the practice of law.
• Above average academic and professional achievement.