Plaintiff’s Employment Litigation Associate — Houston

State Bar of Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on litigation experience

Mentorship from experienced litigators

Competitive base salary

Bonus potential

Job summary

Moore & Associates in Houston, TX is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a plaintiff's employment litigation practice. This full-time, in-office role requires courtroom confidence and a desire to handle depositions, motions, and trials alongside experienced trial attorneys.

The position targets candidates with a Texas bar license and 1–4 years of litigation experience, preferably in plaintiff's employment matters, who are willing to relocate to the Houston area. Remote work is not offered.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Texas with no exceptions.
• 1–4 years of litigation experience; plaintiff's employment experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Must reside in or relocate to the Houston, TX metropolitan area; in-office attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload of plaintiff's employment matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and appellate briefs.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings, depositions, and trial.
• Appear in Texas state and federal court for hearings, conferences, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on state and federal employment law issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and client counseling.

Skills

Strong legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Moore & Associates in Houston, TX is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a plaintiff's employment litigation practice. This full-time, in-office role requires courtroom confidence and a desire to handle depositions, motions, and trials alongside experienced trial attorneys.

The position targets candidates with a Texas bar license and 1–4 years of litigation experience, preferably in plaintiff's employment matters, who are willing to relocate to the Houston area. Remote work is not offered.