Labor and Employment Associate Attorney (Class Action) - TX

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Locations: Austin, TX | Dallas, TX | Houston, TX

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Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to join its dynamic and expanding Labor and Employment Class Action Practice Group. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative and high-stakes litigation with a collaborative team of skilled professionals.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Texas, in good standing
• 4-6 years of substantive experience in complex litigation with a focus on employment related and/ class actions
• Extensive experience defending class action lawsuits, including but not limited to:
• Employment discrimination, workplace privacy, and EEOC/DOL matters
• Wage and hour claims, statutory or common law privacy issues
• Background in counseling employers on federal and state employment law compliance, drafting workplace policies and assisting clients with employment issues is required.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to tackle cutting-edge legal issues
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills
  

Key Responsibilities

• Litigate a variety of high-profile class action cases, with a particular focus on labor and employment class actions
• Develop case strategies and provide support throughout all aspects of litigation, from discovery to trial
• Draft workplace policies
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on complex legal issues
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality legal solutions
• Maintain direct client relationships and manage case teams effectively
  
  

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced litigator to join a collegial and forward-thinking team specializing in class action litigation. You will work on high-impact cases involving cutting-edge legal theories and strategies, contributing to the evolution of class action law.

The firm is committed to professional growth, offering resources and mentorship to support your career trajectory. With a part-hybrid work environment and locations in major markets, you’ll enjoy flexibility and the chance to work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative setting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual base salary of $290,000 , as determined by experience and market factors
• Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; commuter benefits; employee assistance programs; paid time off; emergency childcare; 401(k)/retirement plans; and additional firm-sponsored perks
  
  

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.