Labor and Employment Associate Attorney (Class Action) - TX

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(link removed) 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(link removed)>

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, youll 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(link removed)>