Description:
Hiring a Union- and Employee-Side Labor and Employment AttorneyDeats, Durst & Owen PLLC, a union- and employee-side labor and employment law firm based in Austin, Texas, is hiring an attorney.
Our attorneys have represented employees and labor unions for decades in traditional private and public sector federal and state labor law matters, including union elections, grievances, arbitrations, internal union charges, union governance, litigation, and the like. We are the only union-side labor law firm in Austin, and one of only a few in Texas.
Additionally, we represent employees at all levels in matters such as wage and hour issues, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, workplace safety, employment agreements, severance, non-compete, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements, and similar employment matters.
The position will be based in Austin. The successful candidate will be based in the Austin metro area, will work remotely and will be required to attend in-person meetings and proceedings in Austin, occasionally throughout Texas and (rarely) outside the state. Shared office space will be available, and its use will be optional.
Required qualifications and skills:
- licensed to practice in Texas
- experience in legal research and writing and client and witness interviews
- proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, Westlaw, electronic filing and standard office equipment
Preferred:
- 2+ years of relevant legal experience as a licensed attorney
- experience in depositions, motion practice, arbitrations and trials
- Spanish proficiency
Compensation and Benefits:
- competitive salary based on experience
- health benefits
- life and AD&D insurance
- retirement account with 3% employer contribution
- discretionary performance bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,677.66 - $145,000.00 per year
