Labor & Employment Law Attorney

Projective Staffing; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid work flexibility

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A legal staffing agency is seeking a Labor & Employment Law Attorney in Dallas. This role involves representing clients in employment-related litigation and providing strategic legal counsel. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor and at least 6 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Licensed to practice in Texas.
• Experience with cases involving sexual harassment and workplace assault.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment-related litigation.
• Provide legal counsel on sensitive matters.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution.
• Draft and review employment agreements.
• Conduct internal investigations.

Skills

Litigation skills

Negotiation skills

Legal writing

Research abilities

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Law Attorney to join our growing litigation team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience handling employment matters—particularly those involving sexual harassment, workplace assault, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour violations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients while growing your career with a collaborative and highly skilled legal team. Location: Dallas, TX; Hybrid in Dallas (3 days in-office per week).

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment-related litigation, including sexual harassment, workplace assault, discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage and hour violations.
• Provide compassionate and strategic legal counsel to clients navigating sensitive and high-stakes matters.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution, including depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients before the EEOC, NLRB, DOL, and other relevant agencies.
• Draft and review employment agreements, workplace policies, handbooks, and severance agreements.
• Conduct internal investigations and compliance audits for employer clients.
• Stay current with evolving labor and employment law trends and changes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school in the United States.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Proven experience handling cases involving sexual harassment and/or workplace assault.
• Strong litigation, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Personal Injury experience in MVA and CVA is a plus.
• Excellent legal writing and research abilities.
• Comfortable working both independently and within a collaborative team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with class/collective actions or PAGA claims.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
• Experience working with plaintiff-side or employee advocacy firms.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Paid time off and generous leave policies.
• Hybrid/remote work flexibility.
• A respectful, inclusive, and mission-aligned workplace.
• Meaningful opportunities to grow within a firm that values justice and impact.

Client Hiring Needs Report

• Looking to hire attorneys for national hiring purposes.
• Hybrid positions, based in Dallas (3 days a week in-office).
• One position requires experience in Labor and Employment Law.
• All attorney candidates must have at least 7 years of experience.

Interview Process

• Up to 3 interviews:
• Operations Manager
• COO
• Attorney

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services