Labor & Employment Associate

Every Opening; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Dallas seeks an associate for the Labor and Employment team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate has at least four years of law firm experience in labor and employment litigation and counseling, with strong deposition, motion, and advocacy skills.

You will advise employers on a broad range of workplace issues, develop policies, ensure compliance, and manage multiple matters efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• At least four years of law firm experience in labor and employment litigation and counseling.
• Texas Bar membership required.
• Strong academic record and exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters, including depositions, motions, and case strategy.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and negotiate as needed.
• Independently manage deadlines and dockets.
• Advise employers on workplace issues, policy development, compliance, and risk management.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Deposition experience

Drafting motions

Client communication

Case management

Time management

Labor and employment law

Advocacy skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Overview

• 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.
• Comfort advising employers on a broad range of workplace issues, including employee relations matters, policy development, compliance, and risk management.
• Experience with class and collective actions, restrictive covenant litigation, and traditional labor issues is a plus.
• Big law firm experience is preferred.

Posting details

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.

Job

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Michelle Francisco

, Senior Lawyer Recruiting Manager.

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Contact Information

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700

Dallas, TX 75202