Associate Attorney (Litigator)

Josephson Dunlap; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Bonuses (performance)

Insurance: medical/dental/vision/life/

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Josephson Dunlap, LLP is a nationally recognized plaintiff-side wage and hour law firm dedicated to recover unpaid overtime wages through class actions, collective actions, and arbitrations. The firm seeks motivated attorneys with at least two years of litigation experience to join the team, offering opportunities to build a rewarding legal career and meaningful responsibility.

Attorneys will handle depositions, trials, and settlements, receive mentorship, and contribute to sophisticated

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar in good standing.
• Minimum of two years of litigation experience.
• Wage-and-hour experience is not required.
• Experience handling depositions and court appearances; strong writing.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Prepare for trials and arbitration hearings; develop litigation strategy with Partners.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda; conduct legal research.
• Engage in settlement negotiations and client communications.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Organization

Research tools

Education

J.D./Juris Doctor

Tools

Westlaw/Lexis

Case management software

Job description

Josephson Dunlap, LLP

Build Your Career at One of the Nation's Premier Wage & Hour Litigation Firms

Josephson Dunlap, LLP is a nationally recognized plaintiff-side wage and hour law firm dedicated to helping employees recover unpaid overtime wages through class actions, collective actions, and arbitrations. We represent workers across the country in complex, high-impact litigation and have built our reputation on delivering exceptional results for our clients.

As our firm continues to grow, we are seeking motivated attorneys with at least two years of litigation experience to join our team.

Whether your strengths are in courtroom advocacy, legal research and writing, or negotiating favorable resolutions, we offer opportunities to build a rewarding and successful legal career.

Why Join Josephson Dunlap?

We're looking for attorneys who are driven, intellectually curious, and motivated to accelerate both their professional development and earning potential. While experience in wage and hour or employment law is a plus, it is not required. We welcome talented attorneys from both the plaintiff and defense sides who are eager to learn our practice and make an immediate impact.

Our attorneys work on sophisticated litigation with meaningful responsibility, collaborate with experienced trial lawyers, and receive mentorship while handling cases from inception through resolution.

What You'll Do

Litigation & Advocacy

• Represent clients in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings
• Prepare for and participate in trials and arbitration hearings
• Develop litigation strategy with Partners
• Advocate on behalf of clients throughout every stage of litigation

Discovery

• Draft written discovery
• Prepare subpoenas and deficiency letters
• Review documents produced in discovery
• Assist with responding to discovery served on clients

Legal Writing & Case Development

• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Conduct legal research
• Analyze complex legal issues
• Support case strategy through persuasive written advocacy

Settlement & Resolution

• Participate in settlement negotiations
• Attend mediations and settlement conferences
• Evaluate cases for resolution opportunities
• Work directly with clients to achieve favorable outcomes

These responsibilities reflect the firm's litigation, briefing, and settlement functions. Specific assignments vary by role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $125,000–$200,000, depending on experience
• Signing bonus
• Case-specific performance bonuses
• Annual hours-based bonuses
• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid firm holidays
• Employer-paid bar dues

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active bar license in good standing
• Minimum of two year of litigation experience
• Wage and hour experience is not required
• Experience handling depositions and court appearances
• Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with legal research tools and litigation software

Join Our Team

If you're looking for more than just another litigation job—and want to build your career at a firm where you'll receive meaningful responsibility, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth,we'd love to hear from you.

All inquiries and applications will be kept strictly confidential. We are hiring immediately.