Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Houston, TX office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel. Lewis Brisbois' Labor & Employment Practice represents clients from coast to coast in all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training. Our team of employment professionals is spread throughout our locations across the United States and provides clients with sound counsel in dozens of jurisdictions. Our size and geographic coverage allow us to provide our clients with consistent representation throughout the nation.

Requirements

Admitted to practice in Texas
At least three (3) to four (4) years of experience in employment law matters
Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side)
Strong writing and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice
Assuming a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law
Extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel
Drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings
Drafting and arguing motions
Taking and defending depositions