Employment & Labor Attorney
Recruiting Partner: Thomas Cannon
Houston, Texas | Legal | Not Remote | $175,000 to $200,000 | Job ID: 166562
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We are seeking a driven Employment & Labor Attorney to join a collaborative, forward-thinking legal team handling sophisticated, high-impact work. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your practice with a global platform and a team deeply committed to excellence and innovation.
Employment & Labor Attorney Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with firm contribution
- Paid parental leave and generous PTO
- Continuing legal education and professional development support
- Access to cutting-edge technology and global firm resources
- Collegial, team-oriented culture with opportunities for mentorship and advancement
Employment & Labor Attorney Requirements & Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing with the Texas Bar
- 3–4 years of experience practicing labor and employment law
- Strong background in Texas employment litigation and employment counseling
- Experience litigating matters in state and federal court
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment statutes
Employment & Labor Attorney Must Haves:
- Draft and respond to discovery, motions, and meet-and-confer correspondence
- Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, briefs, and dispositive motions
- Represent clients in hearings, arbitrations, and court appearances
- Defend against individual and class action wage and hour claims
- Advise clients on compliance issues, workplace investigations, and policy development
- Manage government responses and inquiries related to employment matters
- Collaborate with cross-office teams to provide integrated legal solutions
Employment & Labor Attorney Preferred Background & Skills:
- Trial experience or significant deposition and motion practice exposure
- Experience drafting employee handbooks, employment manuals, and policy documents
- Familiarity with class action and wage and hour litigation
- Strong client relationship and communication skills
- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with precision and efficiency
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
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