Labor and Employment Associate

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Dallas seeks a labor and employment associate for a full-time, partnership-track role. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of law firm experience in labor and employment litigation and counseling, and be capable of managing matters, taking depositions, and drafting motions.

The successful candidate should have strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, with Texas Bar membership required. Big law firm experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of law firm experience in labor and employment litigation and counseling.
• Strong academic record with evidence of top performance.
• Texas Bar membership is required.
• Big law firm experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters, including taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions.
• Communicate and negotiate with opposing counsel and independently manage case strategy, deadlines, and dockets.
• Advise employers on workplace issues, including policy development, compliance, and risk management.

Skills

Labor and Employment law

Deposition experience

Motions drafting

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar Admission

Job description

The Dallas office of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP seeks an associate to join the 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 law firm experience in labor and employment litigation and counseling.

A successful candidate will have significant experience managing employment litigation matters, including taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, communicating and negotiating 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, including employee relations matters, policy development, compliance, and risk management.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical, research, and writing skills; excellent judgment; and the ability to work directly with clients and manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment. Experience with class and collective actions, restrictive covenant litigation, and traditional labor issues is a plus. Big law firm experience is preferred.

The successful candidate should have a strong academic record and exceptional written and oral advocacy skills. Texas Bar membership is required. EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability.

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