Labor & Employment Associate - Path to Partnership

plug-legal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Plug-legal is seeking a junior-to-mid-level employment associate in Houston, Texas. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-stakes employer defense for multinational corporations within a supportive firm culture emphasizing associate progression.

The ideal candidate, ideally in their 2nd to 5th year with a strong legal writing background, will manage complex litigation while backed by a structured path to partnership. Competitive compensation with top-tier benefits is included.

Qualifications

• 2nd to 5th-year associate in employment law, with a foundation in employer-side representation.
• Experience in litigation, especially in restrictive covenants and trade secrets.
• Previous Law Review or judicial clerkship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-stakes employer defense litigation.
• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Actively shape case strategy and prepare for depositions.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Complex statutory issues knowledge

Employer-side representation

Education

Law degree with Texas Bar admission

Job description

Plug-legal is seeking a junior-to-mid-level employment associate in Houston, Texas. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-stakes employer defense for multinational corporations within a supportive firm culture emphasizing associate progression.

The ideal candidate, ideally in their 2nd to 5th year with a strong legal writing background, will manage complex litigation while backed by a structured path to partnership. Competitive compensation with top-tier benefits is included.