Labor & Employment Partner

Lewis Brisbois • Dallas, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Dallas, TX office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice. The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Texas and have at least eight (8) to fifteen (15) years of experience in employment law matters. Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side), and employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred. 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. Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in Texas
• At least eight (8) to fifteen (15) years of experience in employment law matters
• Prior employment litigation experience (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 experience
• In-house employment law experience

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• 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
• Employment litigation, counseling, and training

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed