Labor & Employment Associate - Houston

Foley & Lardner LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP in Houston seeks an associate with 3-4 years in labor and employment litigation to join our nationally recognized Labor & Employment Practice Group. The candidate should have experience with TROs, injunctions, trade secret misappropriation, and wage-and-hour class actions, plus strong writing and discovery skills.

The ideal candidate will handle state and federal court filings, be ready for trial preparation, and contribute to client relationships and business development.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of labor & employment litigation experience (Class of 2022-2023).
• Strong legal writing skills; experience with discovery, motion practice, pleadings, and court filings.
• Experience with TRO/temporary injunction proceedings; wage and hour class actions; noncompete litigation.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Must hold JD and be in good standing as a Texas Bar member.

Responsibilities

• Join Foley & Lardner LLP's Labor & Employment Practice Group in Houston.
• Demonstrate client relationship and business development skills in a busy, collegial environment.
• Prepare for and participate in settlement conferences and negotiations; assist in trial preparation in state and federal courts.

Skills

Labor & Employment Litigation

Legal Writing

Discovery & Motions

Trial Preparation

Client Relationship

Education

JD from ABA-approved law school

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated associate with 3-4 years of labor & employment litigation experience (Class of 2022-2023) to join our nationally recognized Labor & Employment Practice Group in our Houston office.

Qualified candidates will have experience with temporary restraining order and temporary injunction expedited relief proceedings, as well as trade secret misappropriation and noncompete litigation wage and hour class action litigation, and single plaintiff employment litigation. Strong legal writing skills and experience with discovery, motion practice, and researching and drafting pleadings, motions and other court filings required. Experience with trial preparation in both state and federal courts and participation in settlement conferences and negotiations preferred.

We are seeking a team-oriented associate with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and an exceptional work ethic who has demonstrated client relationship and business development skills and an ability to thrive in busy, collegial environments. Top academics and experience required. Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required.

To be considered, a candidate must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and an active member of the Texas Bar.

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary range for this position is $260,000-$310,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance


• 401(k) Retirement


• Disability and Life insurance


• Adoption Assistance


• Backup Care for Dependents

Foley & Lardner LLP is an Afforditive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.