Wage & Hour Litigation Associate — Houston

AJ Chambers US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match up to 3.5%

Garage parking

Up to 20 days PTO

Parental leave

Firm credit card for business travel

Job summary

AJ Chambers US in Houston seeks a Wage and Hour Litigation Associate to join its plaintiff-side team. The role offers substantive experience handling complex class and collective actions under wage-and-hour laws.

The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of litigation experience, strong deposition and in-court advocacy skills, and is ready to work onsite 5 days a week with a national practice focused on workers' rights.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of litigation experience.
• Significant deposition experience, including taking and defending depositions.
• Strong in-court advocacy experience, including arguing motions and handling hearings.
• Experience with class or collective action litigation.
• Experience drafting written discovery, pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence.
• Trial experience, including direct and cross-examination of witnesses.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in Texas and in good standing.
• Must be based in Houston, TX.
• Must be comfortable working fully onsite, 5 days per week.
• Strong live presentation and communication skills.
• Genuine interest in plaintiff side litigation and representing workers.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead complex wage-and-hour matters for plaintiffs.
• Take and defend depositions; handle hearings and motions.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Manage class/collective actions and coordinate with national clients.
• Represent workers in unpaid wage and related disputes.

Skills

Litigation

Deposition

Motions

Trial experience

Education

JD required

Job description

AJ Chambers US in Houston seeks a Wage and Hour Litigation Associate to join its plaintiff-side team. The role offers substantive experience handling complex class and collective actions under wage-and-hour laws.

The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of litigation experience, strong deposition and in-court advocacy skills, and is ready to work onsite 5 days a week with a national practice focused on workers' rights.