Litigation Associate

#Hiring: Litigation Associate ️

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $150,000–$200,000

Schedule: Full-time On-Site

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Associate to support a nationally recognized plaintiff-side employment law practice. This role offers hands-on litigation experience handling depositions, hearings, mediations, motion practice, and trial preparation while working directly alongside firm leadership on wage-and-hour class and collective action matters.

You will play a key role managing active litigation matters and representing workers in complex employment disputes nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

Handle depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence

Manage active litigation matters and case strategy

Support class and collective action litigation

Participate in settlement negotiations and mediations

Work directly with firm partners on case development

Assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings

Mentor junior legal staff and support teams

Qualifications & Requirements:

U.S. Work Eligibility Required

Education & Experience:

JD from an accredited law school

Active bar membership in good standing

5–10 years of litigation experience

Significant deposition and courtroom experience required

Class or collective action litigation experience required

Plaintiff-side employment law experience preferred

Defense-side wage-and-hour experience considered

Technical Skills & Competencies:

Strong written discovery and motion practice experience

Trial experience including witness examinations

Knowledge of FLSA and wage-and-hour law

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to manage litigation matters independently

Working Conditions:

Full-time on-site position in Houston, TX

Direct collaboration with firm partners

Fast-paced litigation environment