Description:
About the Job:Labor attorneys represent clients who have legal issues with their employer or employees. They handle cases involving workplace safety, disability, employee leave, workplace harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, and more. Labor attorneys should have expertise in written and verbal communication, strong knowledge of state and federal laws, and excellent research and negotiation skills. A National Law Firm is looking for experienced labor attorney to expand our business. If you have experience representing employers or workers in labor disputes, you might be right for this role as a labor attorney.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advice and counsel clients on legal issues stemming from the relationship between employers and employees.
- Litigate cases in court.
- Litigate cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Draft and review employment agreements, contracts, company policies, and employee handbooks
Education and Experience:
This position requires a Juris Doctorate and a license to practice law in the State of Texas.
Coursework in history, government, labor law, legal writing, contracts, and related subjects is preferred.
Required Skills And Qualifications.
- Expertise in written and verbal communication
- Knowledge of state and federal laws
- Research skills
- Analytical thinking
- Negotiation skills
- Litigation experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidates should possess 2-4 years of employment litigation experience.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills.
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multitask.
- Passion for client service and practice development
- Spanish is preferred but not required.
- Schedule to be determined.
