Litigation Associate - National Class Action Practice

Lateral Link; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lateral Link in Houston, TX, seeks a Litigation Associate to join its wage-and-hour class action practice. This in-office role offers exposure to sophisticated, high-impact litigation that has influenced industries nationwide and matters reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of litigation experience, superb writing and analytical skills, and the ability to independently manage substantial portions of complex cases. Prior wage-and-hour experience is not required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• The ability to independently manage substantial portions of complex litigation.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A strong academic background and demonstrated intellectual ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex class action litigation from inception through resolution.
• Take depositions, draft and argue motions, conduct discovery, and work directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate closely with experienced team leaders in a highly team-oriented environment.
• Work on a manageable but significant caseload with opportunities to develop litigation strategy and courtroom experience.

Skills

Litigation experience (5–10 years)

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Independent case management

Job description

A nationally recognized plaintiffs' litigation firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its growing wage-and-hour class action practice. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-impact litigation that has influenced industries nationwide and matters that have reached the U.S. Supreme Court.

Why This Opportunity?

The firm is consistently among the nation's top filers of wage-and-hour class actions.

The work is meaningful. Many cases involve compensation practices that employees never realized were unlawful, resulting in industry-wide changes that improve how workers are paid across the country.

What You'll Do

• Manage complex class action litigation from inception through resolution.
• Take depositions, draft and argue motions, conduct discovery, and work directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate closely with experienced team leaders in a highly team-oriented environment.
• Work on a manageable but significant caseload with opportunities to develop litigation strategy and courtroom experience.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate has:

• 5–10 years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• The ability to independently manage substantial portions of complex litigation.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A strong academic background and demonstrated intellectual ability.

Prior wage-and-hour experience is not required. Attorneys from commercial litigation, medical malpractice, mass torts, or other complex litigation practices have successfully transitioned into this role. We are looking for motivated litigators who are eager to learn a specialized practice area.

Texas licensure is preferred, but the firm is open to relocation candidates.

Culture

This is a team built for attorneys who enjoy challenging, meaningful work. The cases are significant, the expectations are high, and success comes from attorneys who are engaged, responsive, and committed to delivering exceptional results.

Communication is essential. We value attorneys who proactively keep their teams informed, collaborate effectively, and contribute to a positive working environment.

Our lawyers work hard, but they also enjoy being part of a close-knit team. The firm hosts quarterly social and charitable events, celebrates holidays together, and fosters a culture where people genuinely enjoy working with one another.

This is an in-office position based in Houston in a newly renovated building. Team leaders are present in the office, providing mentorship, collaboration, and hands-on development.