Associate Attorney – Labor & Employment Law (Dallas, TX)
A premier, full-service law firm is seeking a talented and motivated Associate Attorney to join its highly specialized Labor & Employment Law Practice Group in Dallas. This partnership-track position offers the opportunity to work directly with leading practitioners and build a sophisticated employment law practice, fully backed by the resources of a major firm.
Key Responsibilities
Represent employers across a full spectrum of employment-related matters, including advice and counsel, compliance training, and active litigation.
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda with a high degree of precision and clarity.
Manage independent caseloads while collaborating closely with senior partners on complex, high-stakes matters.
Provide strategic legal counsel to corporate clients regarding workplace policies, federal/state labor regulations, and risk mitigation.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: 3 to 6 years of dedicated experience in Labor & Employment law. Preference will be given to candidates whose practice has heavily focused on the employer/management side.
Litigation Skills: Proven courtroom and litigation experience, including conducting discovery, taking depositions, and handling motion practice.
Bar Admission: Must be actively licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Admission to the federal district courts in Texas is strongly preferred.
Education & Skills: Strong academic credentials paired with exceptional legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
Position Structure & Location
Type: Full-time, Partnership-Track.
Location: This position is primarily in-person, based in a modern office space conveniently located in the heart of downtown Dallas.
What We Offer
A direct path toward partnership with mentorship from recognized industry leaders.
An energetic, collaborative environment within a full-service firm infrastructure.
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Interested candidates who meet these qualifications are invited to submit their resume and a brief writing sample for confidential consideration to Nykki McAdoo at nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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