Associate Attorney Employment Law
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Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Core Accountabilities
1. Employment Law Execution Control
Accountable for theaccurateandtimelyexecution of assigned employment law work within regulatory and legal standards.
This includes accountability for:
Drafting employment agreements policies and compliance documentation
Handling claims involving discrimination wage/hour wrongful termination and related matters
Conducting legal research aligned with employment law requirements
Preparing responses to agency complaints (EEOC TWC DOL)
Ensuring all filings meet agency and court requirements
Maintaining accuracy and completeness of legal documents
Executing assigned work without procedural or regulatory deviation
2. Deadline & Risk Management
Accountable formaintainingstrict control over deadlines and regulatory requirements to prevent legal and financial exposure.
This includes accountability for:
Maintaining calendar accuracy for all matter deadlines
Tracking agency response deadlines and court dates
Identifyingand escalating potential risks
Ensuring compliance with employment laws and procedural rules
Verifying completion of all required filings
Maintaining audit-ready timelines
3. Billed Production Control
Accountable for consistent generation and conversion of work into billed output aligned with firm production expectations.
This includes accountability for:
Maintaining consistent daily production activity
Capturing all time contemporaneously
Converting recorded time into billed work through proper documentation
Ensuring accuracy and completeness of billing descriptions
Managing workload to sustain billed production levels
Monitoring personal production against billed targets
4. Agency & Litigation Execution
Accountable for progressing matters through administrative and litigation processes.
This includes accountability for:
Managing agency matters (EEOC TWC DOL)
Drafting responses to complaints and claims
Supporting litigation activities (pleadings motions discovery)
Preparing for hearings mediations and depositions
Reviewing and organizing evidentiary materials
Maintaining completeness of matter files
5. Client & Matter Communication Control
Accountable formaintainingaccurateandtimelycommunication related to matter status and legal guidance.
This includes accountability for:
Providing updates within defined timelines
Responding to client inquiries promptly
Documenting communications in matter systems
Maintaining professional and defensible communication standards
Coordinating updates with partners whenrequired
Ensuring no gaps in communication continuity
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active Texas Bar license
- 3 years of experience in employment law (litigation and/or advisory)
- Experience with:
- Employment-related litigation or administrative claims
- Drafting motions and legal briefs
- Client counseling on employment matters
- Strong knowledge of key employment laws:
- FLSA
- Title VII
- ADA
- ADEA
- Texas Labor Code
Required Experience:
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