Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Parental leaves

Sick time

Vacation time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate Attorney for its Dallas, Texas office. The ideal candidate has a strong background in employment litigation and a commitment to providing exceptional legal services.

The role involves advising employers on employment matters, handling wage/hour issues, drafting agreements, and representing clients in court and before agencies. A JD and Texas license are required, with excellent writing and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of employment litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel on employment matters.
• Handle wage/hour compliance and defense, non-compete, confidentiality, and non-solicitation agreements.
• Represent employers in state and federal courts and before agencies.
• Draft position statements, settlement agreements, and employment contracts.
• Assist with investigations and witness interviews.
• Prepare detailed written memorandums.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate Attorney for its Dallas, Texas office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment litigation and a commitment to providing exceptional legal services. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex matters in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Provide advice and counsel on employment matters.
• Handle wage/hour compliance and defense, non-compete, confidentiality, and non-solicitation agreements.
• Represent employers in state and federal courts and before agencies.
• Draft position statements, settlement agreements, and employment contracts.
• Assist with investigations and witness interviews.
• Prepare detailed written memorandums.

Requirements

• 4-5 years of substantive employment litigation experience.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Various parental leaves.
• Sick and vacation time.