Labor & Employment Attorney

Labor & Employment Attorney – Dallas, TX

A nationally respected litigation firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney to join its growing Houston team. Partners are strongly encouraged to apply, and the firm is open to lateral partners as well as equity candidates with a portable book of business of approximately $500K. This role offers meaningful courtroom exposure, strong mentorship, and a clear path for long-term advancement.

Must-Haves for the Labor & Employment Attorney

Active Texas law license

1–15+ years of labor & employment or civil litigation experience

Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills

Ability to independently manage deadlines and multiple matters

Deposition or hearing experience preferred

What You’ll Do as the Labor & Employment Attorney

Handle a mix of labor & employment and general defense litigation matters

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal research

Take and defend depositions and support trial preparation

Work directly with partners on case strategy and motion practice

Contribute to a collaborative, trial-focused litigation team

Nice-to-Haves for the Labor & Employment Attorney

Trial or arbitration experience

Experience with wage & hour, discrimination, retaliation, or workplace investigations

Interest in expanding into related practice areas or cross-disciplinary work

What This Firm Offers

Competitive compensation tailored to experience

Bonus opportunities tied to performance

Full medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

401(k) with employer support

Generous PTO, parental leave, and structured mentorship

Trial training programs and hands-on development

Clear advancement track for associates, counsel, and partners

To Apply

This is a confidential search. To be considered, submit your resume in confidence to :

Brian Farley – Legal Recruiter, gpac

Brian.Farley@gogpac.com

(605) 403-5177

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.