Associate, Employment Litigation - Dallas (4+ years)

NxT Level

Associate, Employment Litigation - Dallas (4+ years)

Dallas, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Employment Litigation Associate – Dallas, TX

    Our client, a highly respected law firm, is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with 4+ years of experience to join their Dallas office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to grow their practice under the mentorship of top-tier partners, while working on complex employment litigation matters in a collaborative and innovative environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Manage employment litigation cases from start to finish, including:
      • Responding to pleadings and discovery
      • Taking and defending depositions
      • Drafting and arguing motions
      • Participating in mediations and trial preparation
    • Provide day-to-day counsel to clients on a wide range of employment law challenges
    • Draft and revise employee handbooks, workplace policies, and training programs
    • Educate clients through learning programs that help businesses navigate employment-related challenges
    • Leverage cutting-edge legal technology to provide innovative client solutions

    Qualifications:

    • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
    • Admission to the Texas Bar is required
    • 4+ years of employment litigation experience
    • Strong legal writing, analytical, and case management skills
    • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
    • Growth mindset with a commitment to client service and collaboration
    • Self-starter who thrives in both independent and team-based environments

    Compensation & Benefits:

    • Competitive salary (compensation based on experience, skills, and internal equity)
    • Comprehensive benefits package, including:
      • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
      • Generous paid time off and parental leave
      • 401(k) with profit-sharing and carve-out election
      • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
      • Employee assistance program
      • Optional benefits, such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance

    Why Join?

    • Work at a top employment litigation firm with cutting-edge legal technology
    • Hybrid work environment that fosters career growth and mentorship
    • Opportunity to work directly with clients on high-impact employment law matters
    • Join a supportive, team-oriented culture that values excellence, innovation, and client service

    This is a fantastic opportunity for an employment litigator looking to take their career to the next level with a leading law firm in Dallas, TX.

  • Compensation
    $190,000-$225,000 per year