Company

Legal

AssociateAttorney-EmploymentLaw

$120–170k Denton, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Associate Attorney - Employment Law. Skills: Employment Law, Legal Research, Litigation, Client Counseling, Drafting legal documents. Controlled execution of employment-related legal matters within established regulatory, procedural, and financial frameworks. Drafting employment agreements, policies, and compliance documentation”

What You'll Achieve.

Consistent, defensible legal outcomes; Realized revenue generation; Prevent legal and financial exposure; Consistent generation and conversion of work into billed output aligned with firm production expectations; Sustain billed production levels; Progressing matters through administrative and litigation processes

Industry & Context.

Legal
Problems you'll solve

Identifying and escalating potential risks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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, Experience drafting motions and legal briefs, Experience with client counseling on employment matters

What You'll Do.

Controlled execution of employment-related legal matters within established regulatory

and financial frameworks

Drafting employment agreements

and compliance documentation

Handling claims involving discrimination

Conducting legal research aligned with employment law requirements

Preparing responses to agency complaints (EEOC

Ensuring all filings meet agency and court requirements

Maintaining accuracy and completeness of legal documents

Maintaining strict control over deadlines and regulatory requirements

Managing agency matters (EEOC

Drafting responses to complaints and claims

Supporting litigation activities (pleadings

Preparing for hearings

Reviewing and organizing evidentiary materials

Maintaining completeness of matter files

Maintaining accurate and timely communication related to matter status and legal guidance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinating updates with partners when required

Communication Scope

Client & Matter Communication Control; 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 when required; Ensuring no gaps in communication continuity

Process & Methodology

Deadline & Risk Management, Billed Production Control, Maintaining audit-ready timelines

Full Job Description

## Description The Associate Attorney – Employment Law is responsible for controlled execution of employment-related legal matters within established regulatory, procedural, and financial frameworks. This role carries direct exposure to deadline compliance, regulatory risk, billed production, and matter progression, and operates within defined governance standards to ensure consistent, defensible legal outcomes and realized revenue generation.  ## Core Accountabilities 1. Employment Law Execution Control Accountable for the accurate and timely execution 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 for maintaining strict 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 Identifying and 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 bi

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