Description:
A Full-Service Law Firm's Houston office is currently seeking an Employment & Labor Associate Attorney.This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with employment and labor litigation experience who is looking to take the next step in their career by joining a growing team of a national law firm.
The Firm:
A Full-Service Law Firm is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 1,000 attorneys, across 42 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.
The Position:
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of Texas
- 2 - 5 years of defense litigation experience
- Experience handling federal court cases, including employment cases
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Legal project management experience is helpful
Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a caseload involving employment and ERISA matters from claim inception to end
- Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and Partners on legal projects
- Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
