Houston – Labor and Employment Associate

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; 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 be licensed in the jurisdiction to which they are applying.

The position may be based in Washington, DC; Richmond; Dallas; Houston; or Atlanta, reflecting the firm's national scope and commitment to client service. Strong litigation management and advisory skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least four years of employment and labor experience.
• Experience managing employment litigation matters including depositions and motions.
• Strong knowledge of NLRA and NLRB processes.
• Licensed in the jurisdiction to which applying.
• Ability to work with clients and coordinate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters, including depositions, drafting and arguing motions, and deadlines.
• Advise employers on a broad range of workplace issues.
• Develop practical, business-focused advice and coordinate with clients and colleagues.
• Maintain effective case strategy and communicate with opposing counsel.

Skills

Employment litigation

Case management

Legal research

Client communication

Oral advocacy

Job description

Houston – Labor and Employment Associate

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July 22, 2026

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.

Job #003999(If you wish to submit an application, this number will be necessary for your online submission.)

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