Openings
Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
Houston, TX US
Job Description
Labor & Employment Associate - Houston
Our client, an Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an Associate with 2 years of labor & employment litigation experience to join their nationally recognized Labor & Employment Practice Group. This position is based in the firm’s Houston, Texas office.
The estimated salary for this position is $240,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.
Qualifications:
- 2 years of Labor & Employment Litigation experience
- Experience with temporary restraining order and temporary injunction expedited relief proceedings, as well as trade secret misappropriation and noncompete litigation wage and hour class action litigation, and single plaintiff employment litigation
- Strong legal writing skills and experience with discovery, motion practice, and researching and drafting pleadings, motions and other court filings required
- Experience with trial preparation in both state and federal courts and participation in settlement conferences and negotiations preferred
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and an exceptional work ethic with demonstrated client relationship and business development skills and an ability to thrive in busy, collegial environments
- JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
- Admitted to the Texas Bar (and in good standing)
About Us
Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.
We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.
To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at www.lawseek.com.
Meet Your Recruiter
Misty Kokkos
Global Legal Recruiter
mkokkos@lawseek.com
With fifteen years of combined experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, Misty Kokkos has successfully navigated diverse industries ranging from start-ups to Big 4, financial services, logistics and supply chain, and more.
Misty’s recruiting experience spans globally from the United States to Europe, the United Kingdom, India and beyond. She focuses on practice areas including healthcare and regulatory compliance, as well as Labor and Employment.
Misty enjoys world travel, learning new languages and exploring the arts. Based in Athens, Greece, Misty splits her time between Europe and Texas, U.S.A.