Dallas – Labor and Employment Associate

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP seeks an associate to join its Labor and Employment team in a full-time, partnership-track position. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of employment and labor experience and must be licensed in the jurisdiction to which they are applying.

The role may be based in Washington, DC; Richmond; Dallas; Houston; or Atlanta. A successful candidate will have experience managing employment litigation matters, including taking and defending depositions, drafting and

Qualifications

• At least four years of employment and labor experience.
• Licensed in the jurisdiction to which applying.
• Experience handling employment litigation matters and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters and develop case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions, draft and argue motions.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and coordinate deadlines and dockets.
• Advise employers on a broad range of workplace issues.

Skills

Employment litigation

Deposition experience

Motion drafting

Client communication

Case management

Labor law knowledge

Education

Bar admission

Job description

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP seeks an associate to join its Labor and Employment team in a full-time, partnership-track associate position. The ideal candidate will have at least four years (class of 2022 or more senior) of employment and labor experience. This position may be based in Washington, DC; Richmond; Dallas; Houston; or Atlanta.

A successful candidate will have experience managing employment litigation matters, including taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, communicating with opposing counsel, and independently managing case strategy, deadlines, and dockets. The candidate should also be comfortable advising employers on a broad range of workplace issues.

Candidates should have experience advising employers on a broad range of labor matters and will have strong knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) processes and proceedings, and labor-related agency investigations.

Candidates will have strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills, and the ability to work directly with clients. Candidates should be capable of independently managing matters, developing practical and business‑focused advice, conducting legal research, drafting position statements and other advocacy materials, and coordinating effectively with colleagues and clients.

Prior large law firm experience is preferred.Candidates must be licensed in the jurisdiction to which they are applying. EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability.