CarterWill Search is seeking an accomplished Labor & Employment Associate to join an AmLaw firm’s Labor & Employment Practice in Houston. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a nationally recognized team handling complex labor and employment matters across industries.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of labor and employment litigation experience, including work on temporary restraining orders, trade secret misappropriation, noncompete disputes, and wage and hour class actions.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing discovery, conducting motion practice, and contributing to trial preparation and settlement negotiations. The role offers the chance to take on meaningful casework and client contact early on, in a supportive, high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of labor and employment litigation experience

• Experience with trade secret, noncompete, and wage & hour matters

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills

• Proficiency in discovery, motion practice, and court filings

• Trial preparation experience in state and federal courts preferred

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school

• Active Texas Bar admission

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, professionalism, and client-service focus

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking to deepen their experience in complex employment litigation while collaborating with leading practitioners in the field. The position offers a salary of $240,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collegial, growth-oriented culture.