Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

Akerman LLP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Akerman LLP seeks an Associate in Texas with 3–6 years of labor and employment defense experience to join our expanding national practice. The ideal candidate will represent employers in federal and state court litigation and handle wage/hour and discrimination matters.

Strong analytical, drafting, and advisory skills are essential, with experience in discovery, pleadings, and legal research. The role offers hybrid and remote work options across Austin, Dallas, or Houston offices and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member of the State Bar of Texas.
• 3–6 years of labor and employment defense experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fact investigations and exposure analyses for cases.
• Manage discovery and draft pleadings and motions.
• Perform legal research and advise clients on employment law compliance.
• Assist with ADR, client counseling, and workplace investigations.

Education

Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Akerman LLP seeks an Associate in Texas with 3 to 6 years of labor and employment defense experience to join expanding national labor and employment practice. The ideal candidate must have experience representing employers in federal and state court litigation, and have substantive experience handling wage and hour class action and collective actions and cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. Key responsibilities include fact investigation, exposure analysis, managing discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, and advising clients on complex employment law compliance issues. Experience with alternative dispute resolution, client counseling, labor and workplace investigations is highly valued. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of the State Bar of Texas. This position can be located in any of the Firm’s Austin, Dallas or Houston offices. Hybrid and remote arrangements are available.

Firm Recognitions

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Ranked among Top U.S. Law Firms for Client Service in the “BTI Client Service A-Team” report (BTI Consulting)

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.

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