Senior Employee Relations Investigations Attorney

Work Shield; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off + 13 company-paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company-paid parking and gym membership

Job summary

Work Shield in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Investigations Attorney to manage workplace misconduct investigations, ensuring legal compliance and providing robust, actionable reports. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in employee relations investigations and a strong grasp of employment law.

The ideal candidate will work within a supportive team atmosphere while championing best practices in investigations, paired with a hybrid work schedule. Compensation features a salary between $115,000 and $135,000, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years conducting EEO or Employee Relations compliance investigations.
• Experience in managing operations or KPIs is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information judiciously.

Responsibilities

• Own a full caseload of workplace misconduct investigations.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients throughout investigations.
• Mentor and coach other investigators on best practices.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple concurrent investigations

Deep knowledge of employment law (Title VII, IX, ADA, ADEA)

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Active law license

Job description

Work Shield | Dallas, TX (Hybrid) or Remote (outside DFW metro)

Why This Role Exists

Workplace harassment, discrimination, and misconduct claims deserve more than a slow, opaque process — for the employee reporting it and the employer trying to get it right. Work Shield built the only tech-enabled solution that manages workplace investigations from intake to resolution, giving employers a fair, defensible, and fast process at scale.

We're looking for a Senior Employee Relations Investigations Attorney to join our ~10-person Investigations Team. If you're an experienced employment attorney who wants a meaningful, high-impact investigation load without the billable-hour grind or firm politics — and you want the tools to do more of what you're good at — keep reading.

Why Our Platform Changes the Math

Most investigators lose time through manual tracking, document chasing, and administrative overhead. Our proprietary platform standardizes intake, evidence collection, and documentation from day one, so you spend your time where it counts: legal judgment, credibility analysis, and sound recommendations. The result is that our investigators carry higher volume than the industry norm without cutting corners on rigor or thoroughness.

What You'll Do

• Own a full caseload of workplace misconduct investigations — harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ADA, ADEA, bullying, hostile work environment, and Title VII/Title IX matters
• Pick up cases once intake and pre-screening are complete, and independently build investigation strategy and plans
• Collect witness statements, review evidence, and make credibility determinations
• Write clear, well-documented incident evaluation reports with actionable recommendations
• Meet 100% of investigation timelines through disciplined case management

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout each investigation, keeping them informed at every stage
• Build trust quickly with clients, employees, and internal teams
• Navigate sensitive, high-stakes conversations with empathy, discretion, and professionalism

Compliance & Legal Expertise

• Maintain deep, current knowledge of Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA, and related federal/state employment law
• Identify systemic organizational issues surfaced during investigations and recommend corrective action
• Ensure every investigation is legally sound and audit-ready

Leadership & Growth

• Mentor and coach other investigators on best practices for thorough, impartial investigations
• Build Work Shield''s reputation as a thought leader in employee relations — contribute to external content, speaking opportunities, and industry visibility
• Grow into a recognized external subject matter expert on workplace investigations

What You Bring

• Active law license
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 5+ years conducting EEO or Employee Relations compliance investigations
• Deep knowledge of Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA, and related employment law
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to handle confidential information
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent investigations in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Experience managing operations or KPIs a plus

Compensation & Logistics

• Salary: $115,000–$135,000, based on experience and qualifications, plus discretionary bonus tied to individual and company performance
• Location: DFW metro candidates work from our Dallas office 4 days/week (Wednesdays are WFH). Candidates outside the DFW metro work fully remote.
• Team: You'll join a 10-person Investigations Team reporting to the Director of Investigations
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off + 13 company-paid holidays
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Health Spending Account with employer contributions
• Long-term disability coverage
• Dave Ramsey Smart Dollar financial planning membership
• Company-paid parking and gym membership
• Professional development and learning opportunities

Work Shield is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.