Labor & Employment Litigation Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Labor & Employment Litigation Associate with 2–5 years of experience to join a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice in Houston. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work with regional, national, and multinational clients on sophisticated employment litigation, wage and hour matters, and trade secret disputes.
The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, exceptional writing abilities, and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities- Represent employers in labor and employment litigation matters
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive litigation filings
- Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
- Handle written discovery and discovery-related disputes
- Support all phases of litigation from case inception through resolution
- Assist with class and collective action wage and hour matters
- Work on trade secret and restrictive business practice disputes
- Collaborate with attorneys and clients on complex workplace-related matters
- Provide strategic advice and practical solutions to employers facing employment-related challenges
- 2–5 years of Labor & Employment experience
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Labor & Employment Litigation
- Class and Collective Action Wage & Hour Matters
- Trade Secret Litigation
- Strong motion drafting and litigation skills
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
- Superior attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage a complex and fast-paced workload
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Strong academic credentials
- Active Texas Bar admission required
- Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid work environment
- Opportunity to work with regional, national, and multinational clients
- Professional development and mentorship programs
- Significant client exposure and hands-on responsibility
- Clear path to partnership and long-term career advancement
- Join a nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice
- Handle sophisticated employment litigation and workplace disputes
- Work directly with high-profile clients across multiple industries
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and supportive culture
- Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
Vacancy posted 25 days ago
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