Labor & Employment Associate

Labor & Employment Litigation Associate

Company Overview:

Our firm is a nationally respected law firm known for delivering strategic legal counsel and practical business solutions to clients across a broad range of industries. With a strong reputation in litigation and labor & employment law we are committed to providing exceptional client service while fostering a collaborative inclusive and growth-oriented environment for our attorneys and staff.

We pride ourselves on combining sophisticated legal work with a people-first culture offering attorneys meaningful client exposure hands-on responsibility and clear opportunities for professional advancement. Our teams work closely together across offices and practice groups creating an environment where mentorship innovation and long-term career development are highly valued.

About the Role:

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a talented Labor & Employment Litigation Associate with 4 6 years of litigation experience to join its growing team in San Antonio. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys handling sophisticated employment matters working directly with clients and taking an active role in litigation strategy and case management.

In this role you will represent employers in a wide range of employment-related disputes and administrative proceedings while also advising clients on day-to-day labor and employment matters. The position offers meaningful responsibility strong mentorship and significant client interaction from day one.

The ideal candidate will have experience litigating matters in Texas state and federal courts excellent advocacy and communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle employment-related litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Represent employers before administrative agencies
• Draft pleadings motions briefs and other litigation-related documents
• Conduct legal research discovery depositions and case strategy development
• Advise employers on labor and employment matters and risk management
• Collaborate closely with partners clients and legal teams on complex matters

Qualifications:

• 4 6 years of general litigation experience in Texas and federal courts
• Prior labor and employment litigation experience preferred
• Strong analytical writing and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) required
• Licensed and admitted to practice law in Texas
• Authorized to work in the United States

Why Join Us:

• Clear and realistic path to partnership
• Direct access to partners and clients with hands-on responsibility
• Strong mentorship and multiple professional development opportunities
• Competitive billing expectations designed to support work-life balance
• Billable hour credit for pro bono work and approved firm initiatives
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture that values individual contributions
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated labor and employment matters with respected attorneys
• Supportive environment focused on long-term career success and advancement

Why Join Us:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Commuter benefits