Labor & Employment Attorney

Jobot Consulting; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Job summary

Jobot, a leading Texas-based legal consulting firm, seeks an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney for a 3-month contract opportuntiy in Houston. The firm handles complex commercial and employment matters for a diverse client base, including Fortune 500 companies.

Hybrid work flexibility is offered along with a strong benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a J.D., Texas bar licensure, and 6+ years of related experience, with substantial trial, discovery, and motion practice

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
• Minimum 6+ years of Labor & Employment and/or Commercial Litigation experience preferred.
• Experience handling matters in both Texas State and Federal Courts.
• Strong background in discovery, depositions, motion practice, summary judgment, and civil procedure.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial litigation and labor & employment litigation matters.
• Independently manage day-to-day litigation responsibilities.
• Draft and respond to initial disclosures and discovery requests.
• Prepare, coordinate, and schedule depositions.
• Draft deposition outlines and conduct depositions.
• Evaluate discovery responses and develop litigation strategy recommendations.
• Draft protective orders and related pleadings.
• Prepare and file removal actions from state court to federal court.
• Draft corporate disclosure statements.
• Research legal issues involving civil procedure and substantive law.
• Draft motions, responses, and legal briefs.
• Prepare and argue summary judgment motions.
• Attend and prepare for pretrial conferences.
• Ensure compliance with state court, federal court, and local court rules.
• Support case preparation through trial.

Skills

Labor & Employment

Commercial Litigation

Discovery

Depositions

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Labor & Employment Attorney | Excellent Consulting Opportunity!

Job details:

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Tammy Rivera

Salary: $90 - $100 per hour

A bit about us:

Founded more than 30 years ago and based in Houston, with additional offices in Dallas, we are a full-service business law firm serving Fortune 500 companies, middle-market organizations, and entrepreneurs throughout Texas and across the country. We provide sophisticated legal counsel across litigation, employment, corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, construction, energy, banking, healthcare, and other complex business matters while fostering a collaborative environment focused on client success and long-term relationships.

Why join us?

• Contract Opportunity: Immediate 3-Month Engagement


• Strong Potential for Permanent Hire


• 401(k) Program


• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance


• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays


• Hybrid Work Flexibility


• Collaborative Work Environment: Join a team of 200+ professionals across multiple Texas offices, fostering a supportive and collegial culture


• Sophisticated Litigation Practice: Represent a diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies


• Work on Complex Commercial and Employment Litigation Matters in Both State and Federal Courts

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Handle commercial litigation and labor & employment litigation matters


• Independently manage day-to-day litigation responsibilities


• Draft and respond to initial disclosures and discovery requests


• Prepare, coordinate, and schedule depositions


• Draft deposition outlines and conduct depositions


• Evaluate discovery responses and develop litigation strategy recommendations


• Draft protective orders and related pleadings


• Prepare and file removal actions from state court to federal court


• Draft corporate disclosure statements


• Research legal issues involving civil procedure and substantive law


• Draft motions, responses, and legal briefs


• Prepare and argue summary judgment motions


• Attend and prepare for pretrial conferences


• Ensure compliance with state court, federal court, and local court rules


• Support case preparation through trial

Qualifications Needed

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school


• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Bar


• Minimum 6+ years of Labor & Employment and/or Commercial Litigation experience preferred (strong 3+ year candidates will be considered if they can immediately perform the required responsibilities)


• Experience handling matters in both Texas State and Federal Courts


• Strong background in discovery, depositions, motion practice, summary judgment, and civil procedure


• Experience with employment law litigation, workplace disputes, discrimination claims, retaliation claims, wage and hour matters, or related L&E issues highly preferred


• General commercial litigation experience will be considered if accompanied by substantive litigation experience


• Must possess experience beyond basic personal injury or slip-and-fall litigation matters


• Proven ability to independently handle litigation matters from discovery through pretrial proceedings


• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and courtroom skills


• Familiarity with federal and local court rules

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.