Our client is seeking an employment associate for a Houston-based role focused on California employment law. The position combines litigation management in class and individual cases with practical counseling on workplace policies, pay practices, employee mobility and organizational changes.
The Work
- Manage litigation tasks for class action and single-plaintiff employment matters, including legal research, drafting and coordination of case work.
- Help defend claims involving meal and rest periods, unpaid wages or bonuses, off-the-clock work, employee misclassification and other wage-and-hour issues.
- Work on class and collective actions, including matters involving claims under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), as well as disputes concerning harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract and wrongful termination.
- Provide day-to-day advice and counsel to clients on employment issues, including restrictive covenants, employee mobility, compensation practices and commission plans.
- Draft and negotiate employment, termination and severance agreements, and advise on reductions in force.
- Counsel on employee policies, training and leave practices, applying relevant state and federal employment requirements.
What You Bring
- At least two years of labor and employment experience, including both litigation and advice-and-counsel work.
- Admission to practice law in California and a JD.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including wage-and-hour requirements, the California Labor Code and discrimination laws.
- Experience with employment matters before state and federal courts and agencies.
- Experience defending class and collective actions and PAGA claims.
- Trial experience, along with strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Clear written and verbal communication, sound professional judgment, careful attention to detail and effective organization.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently while managing deadlines and competing demands.
Why Consider It
This practice brings together contested employment matters and hands-on workplace counseling, giving an associate exposure to both litigation management and practical client advice.
The work covers a broad range of California employment disputes and advisory issues, while also offering drafting and negotiation experience.
The role has a hybrid arrangement with regular in-office presence and some flexibility to work from home.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $235,000–$365,000, depending on qualifications; benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.