Labor And Employment Attorney

LHH; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 189,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality employment work across diverse industries

Collaborative L&E team

Opportunities for trial experience

Stable compensation structure with bonuses

Strong presence in the Dallas legal market

Job summary

A well-established mid-size Dallas law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney with over 3 years of experience to join its growing team. This role offers high-quality employment work, direct client contact, and a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess strong writing and analytical skills and be comfortable advising business owners. The firm emphasizes stability in compensation with bonuses and an active presence in the Dallas legal community.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Labor & Employment experience.
• Ability to manage litigation matters effectively.
• Comfortable working directly with business owners and HR leaders.

Responsibilities

• Advise businesses on personnel policies and compliance.
• Represent clients in administrative actions before agencies.
• Defend employers in litigation regarding discrimination and wage matters.
• Support clients in developing workplace policies and compliance frameworks.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Courtroom skills

Compliance management

Risk mitigation

Job description

Compensation: $210K+ DOE (lock‑step increases) + guaranteed EOY bonus + discretionary EOY bonus

A well‑established mid-size Dallas law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join its growing team. This firm offers high‑quality work, direct client contact, and meaningful hands‑on experience across a broad range of employment matters.

About the Opportunity

The firm represents employers across numerous industries and provides comprehensive counseling and litigation support on workplace issues. The team handles everything from day‑to‑day personnel matters to complex employment litigation, including discrimination claims, wage‑and‑hour disputes, and regulatory compliance matters.

What You’ll Do

You will work with employers on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including:

• Advising businesses on personnel policies, compliance, and risk mitigation involving state and federal employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, NLRA, OSHA).
• Representing clients in administrative actions before agencies such as the EEOC, DOL, TWC, and NLRB.
• Defending employers in discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage‑and‑hour litigation in state and federal courts.
• Supporting clients in developing workplace policies, handbooks, and compliance frameworks.

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of Labor & Employment experience
• Strong writing, analytical, and courtroom skills
• Ability to manage litigation matters and advise clients on compliance and risk management
• Comfortable working directly with business owners and HR leaders

Why This Firm

This Dallas‑based firm is consistently recognized for delivering high‑level work while maintaining the benefits of a mid‑size environment—lean teams, direct client exposure, and meaningful responsibility early on. It is also known for its strong litigation practice, broad industry reach, and active involvement in the Dallas community.

The firm offers:

• High‑quality employment work across diverse industries
• A collaborative, well‑respected L&E team
• Opportunities for trial experience and client‑facing roles
• Stable compensation structure with bonuses
• Strong presence in the Dallas legal market

If interested please apply to this post or reach out directly ([e-mail]) to schedule a confidential call.