Senior Litigation Associate – Wage & Hour

Talentsearchpro
Houston, TX
Job Description
Role Overview

We are looking for a Litigation Associate with 7–15 years of experience to join a nationally respected plaintiff-side wage-and-hour boutique in Houston.

What You Will Do

Handling depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial work alongside a Partner, drafting and managing written discovery, motions, pleadings, and legal correspondence.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must be based in Houston, TX and work fully on-site, with strong live presentation and communication skills, experience with class or collective action litigation, and a JD from an accredited law school with active bar membership in good standing.

Requirements

  • 5–15 years of litigation experience with significant deposition and in-court advocacy
  • Has taken multiple high level, difficult depositions, such as corporate representative, expert, lawyer, and apex depositions
  • Has argued multiple dispositive motions, such as summary judgment, class certification, and motions to dismiss
  • Has played an active role in developing a disputed record, including compelling documents through discovery motions and running investigations that changed the direction of a case
  • Must be based in Houston, TX and work fully on-site (hard filter — no remote)
  • Strong live presentation and communication skills — must interview well in person with both Partners
  • Experience with class or collective action litigation (plaintiff or defense side)
  • JD from an accredited law school with active bar membership in good standing
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