Associate Attorney - Employment Law
Cogent Analytics · Fort Worth, Texas, US
The Associate Attorney – Employment Law is responsible for controlled execution of employment-related legal matters within established regulatory, procedural...
Job description
The Associate Attorney – Employment Law is responsible for controlled execution of employment-related legal matters within established regulatory, procedural, and financial frameworks. This role carries direct exposure to deadline compliance, regulatory risk, billed production, and matter progression, and operates within defined governance standards to ensure consistent, defensible legal outcomes and realized revenue generation. Core Accountabilities: 1. Employment Law Execution Control Accountable for the accurate and timely execution of assigned employment law work within regulatory and legal standards. This includes accountability for: Drafting employment agreements, policies, and compliance documentation Handling claims involving discrimination, wage/hour, wrongful termination, and related matters Conducting legal research aligned with employment law requirements Preparing responses to agency complaints (EEOC, TWC, DOL) Ensuring all filings meet agency and court requirements Maintaining accuracy and completeness of legal documents Executing assigned work without procedural or regulatory deviation 2. Deadline & Risk Management Accountable for maintaining strict control over dead...