New

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
401(k)
United States, Texas, Houston
Nov 16, 2024
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm. Wilson Elser's Houston office is seeking a Employment and Labor Attorney to join a team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment to represent sophisticated clients confronted with complex legal challenges. This associate attorney will support the rapid and continued growth of the firm's defense litigation practice. This is an ideal position for an attorney looking to take the next step in their career by joining a dynamic office within a national law firm. Qualifications JD from an accredited law school Must be admitted to practice in Texas 3+ years of litigation experience Experience with general liability and employment matters, including but not limited to single plaintiff and class/representative action matters Excellent written and oral communication skills Legal project management experience is helpful Trial experience a plus Responsibilities Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end Represent clients in a wide range of employment and labor claims Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects Regularly handle court appearances and depositions Communicate with clients and provide status reports #LI-NK1 Why Should You Apply? Flexibility:Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend Benefits:Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com. We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.