Associate Attorney - Employment Law

Cogent Talent Solutions•Fort Worth, TX

1d•$120,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Associate Attorney – Employment Law is responsible for controlled execution of employment-related legal matters within established regulatory, procedural, and financial frameworks. This role carries direct exposure to deadline compliance, regulatory risk, billed production, and matter progression, and operates within defined governance standards to ensure consistent, defensible legal outcomes and realized revenue generation.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
Active Texas Bar license
3+ years of experience in employment law (litigation and/or advisory)
Experience with: Employment-related litigation or administrative claims Drafting motions and legal briefs Client counseling on employment matters
Strong knowledge of key employment laws: FLSA Title VII ADA ADEA Texas Labor Code

Responsibilities

Employment Law Execution Control Accountable for the accurate and timely execution of assigned employment law work within regulatory and legal standards. This includes accountability for: Drafting employment agreements, policies, and compliance documentation Handling claims involving discrimination, wage/hour, wrongful termination, and related matters Conducting legal research aligned with employment law requirements Preparing responses to agency complaints (EEOC, TWC, DOL) Ensuring all filings meet agency and court requirements Maintaining accuracy and completeness of legal documents Executing assigned work without procedural or regulatory deviation
Deadline & Risk Management Accountable for maintaining strict control over deadlines and regulatory requirements to prevent legal and financial exposure. This includes accountability for: Maintaining calendar accuracy for all matter deadlines Tracking agency response deadlines and court dates Identifying and escalating potential risks Ensuring compliance with employment laws and procedural rules Verifying completion of all required filings Maintaining audit-ready timelines
Billed Production Control Accountable for consistent generation and conversion of work into billed output aligned with firm production expectations. This includes accountability for: Maintaining consistent daily production activity Capturing all time contemporaneously Converting recorded time into billed work through proper documentation Ensuring accuracy and completeness of billing descriptions Managing workload to sustain billed production levels Monitoring personal production against billed targets
Agency & Litigation Execution Accountable for progressing matters through administrative and litigation processes. This includes accountability for: Managing agency matters (EEOC, TWC, DOL) Drafting responses to complaints and claims Supporting litigation activities (pleadings, motions, discovery) Preparing for hearings, mediations, and depositions Reviewing and organizing evidentiary materials Maintaining completeness of matter files
Client & Matter Communication Control Accountable for maintaining accurate and timely communication related to matter status and legal guidance. This includes accountability for: Providing updates within defined timelines Responding to client inquiries promptly Documenting communications in matter systems Maintaining professional and defensible communication standards Coordinating updates with partners when required Ensuring no gaps in communication continuity