Mid-Level Labor and Employment Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level labor and employment associate to join its team in Dallas, Texas. The successful candidate will work on a variety of employment-related matters, providing legal support to a diverse range of clients.

Duties

• Assist in the defense of wage and hour class actions and collective actions.
• Handle discovery, conduct witness interviews, and brief class certification issues.
• Defend single-plaintiff employment cases in state and federal court and in arbitration.
• Support the mass arbitration practice by managing large volumes of individual claims.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings and respond to EEOC and state agency charges.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant labor and employment litigation experience.
• Experience defending single-plaintiff employment cases with oversight.
• Experience in wage and hour class actions and/or collective actions.
• Mass arbitration experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in administrative hearings and proceedings.
• Strong academic background with excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with teams.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.
• Admission to the Texas Bar is required (or eligibility for prompt admission).

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Texas Bar.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Strong writing and communication abilities.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with technology platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306