Dynamic Labor & Employment Litigation Associate – Houston

Foley & Lardner LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP in Houston seeks an associate with 3-4 years in labor and employment litigation to join our nationally recognized Labor & Employment Practice Group. The candidate should have experience with TROs, injunctions, trade secret misappropriation, and wage-and-hour class actions, plus strong writing and discovery skills.

The ideal candidate will handle state and federal court filings, be ready for trial preparation, and contribute to client relationships and business development.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of labor & employment litigation experience (Class of 2022-2023).
• Strong legal writing skills; experience with discovery, motion practice, pleadings, and court filings.
• Experience with TRO/temporary injunction proceedings; wage and hour class actions; noncompete litigation.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Must hold JD and be in good standing as a Texas Bar member.

Responsibilities

• Join Foley & Lardner LLP's Labor & Employment Practice Group in Houston.
• Demonstrate client relationship and business development skills in a busy, collegial environment.
• Prepare for and participate in settlement conferences and negotiations; assist in trial preparation in state and federal courts.

Skills

Labor & Employment Litigation

Legal Writing

Discovery & Motions

Trial Preparation

Client Relationship

Education

JD from ABA-approved law school

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP in Houston seeks an associate with 3-4 years in labor and employment litigation to join our nationally recognized Labor & Employment Practice Group. The candidate should have experience with TROs, injunctions, trade secret misappropriation, and wage-and-hour class actions, plus strong writing and discovery skills.

The ideal candidate will handle state and federal court filings, be ready for trial preparation, and contribute to client relationships and business development.