Employment Attorney (Civil Litigation)

Law Firms; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

2 to 3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Law Firms in Houston, TX seeks an Employment Attorney with experience in employment law and a background in civil litigation to join a nationally recognized firm. The role involves handling all phases of wage/hour, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination matters, working alongside experienced trial attorneys.

The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within complex employment cases in a premier litigation practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar or eligible for admission.
• 1+ years of civil litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of employment litigation from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis.
• Depose witnesses; participate in mediations, hearings, and trial prep.
• Assist with wage/hour, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination matters.
• Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on complex employment cases.
• Manage deadlines and maintain organized case files.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Title: Employment Attorney Location: Houston, TX

About the Firm: Our client is a nationally recognized litigation firm focused on complex employment law and class action matters. The firm represents employees in high-impact litigation involving wage & hour disputes, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower claims, and workplace misconduct. The firm is seeking an ambitious Employment Attorney in Houston, TX who is interested in transitioning into employment law. Candidates coming from any civil litigation background are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney looking to build a long-term career in employment law while working alongside experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and case analysis
• Participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparationCommunicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and witnesses
• Assist with wage & hour, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination matters
• Collaborate closely with partners and litigation teams on complex employment cases
• Manage case deadlines and maintain organized case files

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar or eligible for admission
• 1+ years of civil litigation experience preferred

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between [$200,000 – $225,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• 2 to 3 weeks of paid time off