Litigation Associate

We are delighted to be representing a nationally respected plaintiff side employment litigation boutique is seeking a Wage and Hour Litigation Associate to join its growing Houston team. The firm focuses exclusively on wage and hour litigation, representing workers nationwide in complex unpaid wage, overtime, misclassification, and related employment disputes. This is a highly substantive role offering direct exposure to senior attorneys and significant responsibility across complex class and collective actions. Must Haves 5-10 years of litigation experience Significant deposition experience, including taking and defending depositions Strong in court advocacy experience, including arguing motions and handling hearings Experience with class or collective action litigation Experience drafting written discovery, pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence Trial experience, including direct and cross-examination of witnesses JD from an accredited law school Active bar membership in Texas and in good standing Must be based in Houston, TX Must be comfortable working fully onsite, 5 days per week Strong live presentation and communication skills Genuine interest in plaintiff side litigation and representing workers Nice to Have Plaintiff side employment or wage and hour litigation experience FLSA experience State wage and hour law experience Experience at a wage and hour boutique Defense side wage and hour experience with an interest in moving to plaintiff work Texas Bar admission Additional bonus opportunities tied to case results and origination Annual hours-based bonus opportunities Employer paid medical insurance Dental and vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) with employer match up to 3.5% Garage parking Up to 20 days PTO Parental leave Firm credit card for business travel Full-time, fully on site position in Houston Reason to Join Join a nationally respected plaintiff side wage and hour litigation boutique Represent workers in meaningful cases involving unpaid wages, overtime and employment violations Work directly alongside the firm's senior attorneys on complex litigation Gain substantial hands on experience with depositions, hearings, mediations and trial work\ Handle sophisticated FLSA class and collective actions involving clients across the country Take ownership of active cases rather than being limited to supporting roles Opportunity to mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the firm's growing litigation team Strong earning potential through salary and performance-based bonus opportunities Join a growing firm with a clear focus and national client base #J-18808-Ljbffr AJ Chambers US