Attorney / Senior Associate - Employment

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

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Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Houston, TX, seeks an Employment Associate Attorney with 2+ years in litigation and transactional work. Join a labor and employment practice at a ranked Texas firm and gain hands-on experience directly from senior attorneys.

Responsibilities include representing clients in employment disputes, drafting pleadings and contracts, advising on compliance with FMLA, ADA, FLSA and Title VII, and contributing to policy development and risk management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years employment experience in both litigation and transactional work.
• Experience with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII is a plus.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment-related disputes, including litigation and mediations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and participate in court proceedings.
• Advise employers on compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws; draft employment agreements, handbooks, and policies.
• Develop and review contracts, non-compete agreements, severance packages, and employee handbooks.

Skills

Litigation

Employment law

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

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