Associate Attorney: Litigation, Briefing & Settlement

Pay: $125,000.00 - $200,000.00 per yearWhy This Is a Great OpportunityJoin a growing national litigation firm with multiple attorney openings and a strong need to hire immediatelyWork on meaningful plaintiff-side cases helping workers recover unpaid wages and overtime compensationBuild real litigation experience through discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparationChoose a path that fits your strengths, whether you are litigation-focused, writing-focused, or settlement-focusedGain exposure to complex wage and hour, employment, class action, collective action, and arbitration mattersCompetitive compensation package with salary, signing bonus potential, performance bonuses, employer-paid health benefits, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and bar duesLocation: This is an on-site position based in Houston, TX, offering the opportunity to work closely with an experienced litigation team in a fast-moving, collaborative office environment.Note: Must have an active law license in good standing and at least 2+ years of litigation experience. Wage and hour or employment law experience is preferred, but not required.About UsConfidential Employer. We are a growing national litigation firm focused on helping workers recover unpaid wages, overtime, and other compensation they are legally owed. Our team handles cases across the country and offers attorneys the opportunity to work on impactful matters, develop as litigators, and grow professionally and financially in a strong plaintiff-side practice.Job DescriptionRepresent clients in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and other legal proceedingsDraft pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery, subpoenas, deficiency letters, briefs, and other litigation documentsAssist with class action, collective action, arbitration, wage and hour, and employment-related litigation mattersWork with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy, trial preparation, arbitration hearings, and client advocacyReview documents produced in discovery and assist with discovery responsesParticipate in settlement negotiations and help move cases toward successful resolutionConduct legal research and prepare written analysis on litigation issuesCommunicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, mediators, and internal team membersSupport litigation, briefing, or settlement-focused work depending on experience and strengthsQualificationsJD from an accredited law schoolActive bar membership in good standing2+ years of litigation experienceExperience with discovery, motions, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitration, or trial preparationStrong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skillsHigh attention to detail and strong organizational skillsAbility to manage deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environmentPlaintiff-side, defense-side, wage and hour, employment law, class action, collective action, or arbitration experience is a plus, but not requiredWhy You Will Love Working HereMeaningful work helping employees pursue compensation they earnedMultiple attorney openings with room for growth and long-term opportunityStrong compensation package with bonus potential and employer-paid benefitsOpportunity to develop as a litigator, briefing attorney, or settlement attorneyCollaborative team environment with experienced attorneys and firm resourcesExposure to sophisticated litigation without requiring prior wage and hour experienceConfidential hiring process and immediate consideration for qualified candidatesJPC-1040Benefits:Dental insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance