Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Dallas Texas Hybrid

$190000 $325000

Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Employment Litigation Associate Attorney opportunity with a leading Am Law 100 firm in Dallas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation associate interested in a sophisticated management-side employment litigation practice representing employers in complex workplace disputes in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.

26 years of employment litigation or labor and employment experience

Experience representing employers in employment-related disputes

Experience handling matters involving discrimination retaliation harassment wrongful termination wage and hour claims restrictive covenants and other workplace disputes

Experience litigating matters in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies

Strong experience drafting pleadings dispositive motions briefs discovery requests and responses and other litigation documents

Experience taking and defending depositions and working with fact and expert witnesses

Experience handling EEOC and other administrative agency matters

Experience with hearings mediations arbitrations and trial preparation

Ability to independently manage significant portions of matters while collaborating with partners and clients

Strong legal research writing analytical and oral advocacy skills

Excellent client service and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Sophisticated management-side employment litigation

Exposure to complex workplace disputes involving employers across a variety of industries

Meaningful responsibility throughout the litigation lifecycle

Opportunities for depositions hearings mediation arbitration and trial experience

Direct client interaction and involvement in litigation strategy

Collaboration with a broader labor and employment practice including counseling and workplace matters

Strong platform for long-term career development and advancement

If youre a Dallas employment litigation associate interested in exploring a new opportunity Id love to have a confidential conversation.

Even if youre not actively looking it never hurts to know whats out there. Im happy to discuss compensation partnership track billable expectations firm culture hybrid flexibility and whether this opportunity could make sense for your career.

All inquiries are confidential.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition