Litigation Associate

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – PLAINTIFF'S EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION Houston, Texas | In-Office | Full-Time ABOUT THE FIRM Moore & Associates is a boutique plaintiff's employment law firm in Houston, Texas dedicated exclusively to representing employees. Our practice encompasses the full spectrum of state and federal employment claims, including wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour violations. We handle matters at all levels of litigation, including appellate work before the Fifth and Tenth Circuits. We are a small, collegial firm where every attorney does meaningful work from day one — no document review warehousing, no sitting on the bench. THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our growing practice. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Houston, Texas. The right candidate is a committed litigator who genuinely wants to be in the courtroom — taking depositions, arguing motions, and trying cases alongside experienced trial attorneys. If you are looking for remote work or a transactional practice, this is not the role for you. If you want hands‑on litigation experience representing workers who have been wronged, we want to meet you. QUALIFICATIONS Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas (required — no exceptions) Minimum 1–4 years of litigation experience; plaintiff's employment litigation experience strongly preferred Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills Genuine commitment to representing employees and plaintiff's-side advocacy Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Houston, Texas metropolitan area This is not a remote position — in-office attendance is required WHAT WE OFFER Real, hands‑on litigation experience with meaningful courtroom exposure early in your career Direct mentorship from experienced plaintiff's employment litigators Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus performance‑based bonus potential Exposure to Fifth and Tenth Circuit appellate practice Collaborative, small‑firm culture where your contributions matter The opportunity to do work that makes a tangible difference in people's lives Moore & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage an active caseload of plaintiff's employment matters from intake through resolution Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and appellate briefs Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings, depositions, and trial Appear in Texas state and federal court for hearings, conferences, and trials Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on state and federal employment law issues Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and client counseling #J-18808-Ljbffr