Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Houston at Butler Recruitment Group

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Houston, TX

Our client, a premier international AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its nationally-recognized Labor & Employment Practice Group in Houston. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney to handle complex and high-stakes labor and employment litigation matters while working alongside some of the most respected practitioners in the field.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Texas, in good standing
• 2 years of substantive labor and employment litigation experience
• Experience with temporary restraining order and temporary injunction proceedings, trade secret misappropriation, and non-compete litigation
• Exposure to wage and hour class action and single-plaintiff employment litigation
• Skilled in discovery, motion practice, and drafting pleadings, motions, and other court filings
• Experience preparing for trial in both state and federal courts and participating in settlement conferences and negotiations preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives
• Strong writing, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills required, with an exceptional work ethic and a team-oriented mindset

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in labor and employment litigation matters, including TROs, injunctions, trade secret, and restrictive covenant disputes
• Conduct and manage written and document discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings for state and federal matters
• Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and arbitration proceedings
• Support trial preparation and provide strategic litigation advice to clients
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys across practice groups to deliver high-quality client service
• Engage in client counseling and compliance matters, ensuring adherence to applicable employment laws and regulations

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a nationally-ranked Labor & Employment team known for handling cutting-edge litigation and providing strategic counsel to clients across industries. Attorneys in this practice enjoy early responsibility, direct client contact, and access to sophisticated matters in a collegial and supportive environment. The firm fosters professional growth through mentorship, robust training programs, and meaningful opportunities for client development and advancement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary of $240,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical,