Associate - Employment - Houston - $250K

We Are Legal Revolution; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Houston, TX is seeking an Employment Associate Attorney to gain hands-on litigation experience under senior partners. You will handle employment-related disputes, draft pleadings, and contribute to a busy Chambers-rated practice.

The role also involves transactional work such as advising on compliance, drafting employment agreements, handbooks, and policies, with opportunities for growth and leadership within a prestigious Texas firm.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment litigation and transactional experience.
• Experience drafting pleadings, contracts, handbooks, and policies.
• Strong research and writing skills in employment law.

Responsibilities

• Litigate employment disputes and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Advise employers on compliance with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII and related laws.
• Draft employment contracts, handbooks, policies, and severance agreements.
• Provide risk management and regulatory advisory to minimize legal exposure.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law knowledge

Legal drafting

Job description

New In | Employment Associate | Ranked Best Law Firm in 2025 | Gain hands on litigation directly from senior attorneys | Potential to take on a Book| Expanding Texas Firm | Houston

Highlights

• Gain hands-on litigation experience while working directly with senior attorneys.
• Be part of a renowned law firm with 90 attorneys and a strong presence in Texas.
• Work on multi-faceted cases at a Chambers-rated firm.
• Specialize in defense litigation, with occasional representation of executives.
• Thrive in a professional growth-oriented environment that values independence and responsibility—where employees are trusted as professionals.

The role: Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

• Litigation Support: Represent clients in employment-related disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, wage and hour claims, and workplace harassment cases. Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Transactional Work: Advise employers on compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, draft employment agreements, handbooks, and policies, and assist with workplace investigations and risk management strategies.
• Contract & Policy Development: Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, non-compete agreements, severance packages, and employee handbooks to ensure legal compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Regulatory Compliance & Advisory: Provide counsel on employment law issues such as FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, and other workplace regulations, ensuring businesses mitigate legal risks and maintain best practices.

Salary & Benefits

• Paying up to $250k base salary + benefits & bonus programs

Other points of interest:

• Billables 1800-1900

Requirements:

• 2+ years employment experience both in litigation and transactional aspects

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