Hybrid Employment Litigation Associate — Houston

Momentum Search Partners; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Dental

Life insurance

Mentorship program

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Momentum Search Partners in Houston, TX seeks a litigation associate to join their team. The role focuses on plaintiff-side employment matters across state and federal courts, with ownership from intake to resolution and responsibilities including depositions and client communication.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of civil litigation experience, Texas licensure, and the ability to obtain SDTX admission. The firm offers a full benefits package and a collaborative environment that supports

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice in Texas.
• Admission to the US District Court for the Southern District of TX or ability to obtain it.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong ability to build trust with and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle docket of plaintiff-side employment matters in state and federal courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings
• Take ownership of caseload from intake through resolution
• Take and defend depositions
• Represent employees in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, medical leave, wage and hour, whistleblower, and failure-to-accommodate claims

Skills

Civil litigation

Deposition taking

Client communication

Texas bar admission

US SD TX admission

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Momentum Search Partners in Houston, TX seeks a litigation associate to join their team. The role focuses on plaintiff-side employment matters across state and federal courts, with ownership from intake to resolution and responsibilities including depositions and client communication.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of civil litigation experience, Texas licensure, and the ability to obtain SDTX admission. The firm offers a full benefits package and a collaborative environment that supports