Associates
Houston, TX · Full-Time · $260,000-$310,000 BOE · Posted Oct. 1, 2026
·1st-3rd year associates; billable hour requirement of 1900 billable + 150 investment time hours.
· 4th year associates/senior counsel; billable hour requirement of 1950 billable + 150 investment time hours.
Please submit resume (citing GPA for each degree held), cover letter, law school transcript and writing sample in pdf format to leah@platinumstaffing.org.
An international Am Law 100 firm is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated associate with 3-4 years of labor & employment litigation experience (Class of 2022-2023) to join our nationally recognized Labor & Employment Practice Group in our Houston office.
Qualified candidates will have experience with temporary restraining order and temporary injunction expedited relief proceedings, as well as trade secret misappropriation and noncompete litigation wage and hour class action litigation, and single plaintiff employment litigation. Strong legal writing skills and experience with discovery, motion practice, and researching and drafting pleadings, motions and other court filings required. Experience with trial preparation in both state and federal courts and participation in settlement conferences and negotiations preferred.
We are seeking a team-oriented associate with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and an exceptional work ethic who has demonstrated client relationship and business development skills and an ability to thrive in busy, collegial environments. Top academics and experience required. Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. Current judicial clerks need to apply directly and may not be submitted by a legal recruiter.
To be considered, a candidate must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and an active member of the Texas Bar. In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, the firm provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary range for this position is $260,000-$310,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at the firm, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
The firm offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.