Attorney - Employment Law

Looking for more advice and counsel, fewer courtroom demands, and greater flexibility in how you practice?

Org Index Advisory is partnering with Rougeux & Associates PLLC to recruit an experienced Employment Law Attorney for a FULLY REMOTE opportunity.

This role is ideal for an attorney who values strong client relationships and translates complex legal issues into clear, practical advice. This fully remote opportunity combines meaningful responsibility, direct collaboration with an experienced practice leader, and flexibility in managing your work.

Established in 2011 and built on reputation and referrals, Rougeux & Associates PLLC emphasizes transparency, responsiveness, and unparalleled service to their clients. The firm represents business owners across a broad range of employment matters, from proactive counseling and strategic planning to defending employment claims.

You’ll work closely with employers to navigate sensitive workplace challenges, anticipate risk, and make informed decisions. For an attorney who enjoys becoming a trusted extension of a client’s team, this role offers the opportunity to build lasting partnerships, deepen your expertise, and grow into greater responsibility within the practice. 

• Provide advice, counsel, and strategic guidance to HR professionals, business owners, and executives on employment matters, workplace challenges, and business decisions involving their workforce

• Monitor and advise on federal, state, and local employment law developments and recommend policy or practice changes

• Review and respond to employment-related claims, including agency charges, complaints, and attorney demand letters

• Build lasting client relationships by understanding their businesses and delivering clear, practical guidance

• Research legal issues and draft, review, and advise on employment-related agreements, policies, and other documents

• Identify potential legal issues and collaborate with clients to develop practical responses

• Manage assigned matters, priorities, and deadlines while keeping clients informed

• Collaborate directly with the Managing Member and Partner

• Handle arbitration matters as needed

• Doctorate of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

• At least 2 years of relevant employer-side employment law experience, including advice and counsel

• An active Texas law license in good standing

• Ability to provide practical legal advice that considers risk and business priorities

• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload under tight deadlines

• Strong legal research, analytical and writing skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and problem solving

• Ability to earn the confidence of business owners, executives, and HR professionals

• Sound judgment and ability to confidently guide clients through sensitive decisions

• The ability to work independently while remaining responsive and collaborative

• Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on employment-related agreements and policies

• A genuine interest in deepening your expertise and growing with a practice 

• GREAT culture!

• Fully remote work with an employer-funded laptop

• Schedule flexibility & work-life balance

• No minimum billable hours requirement

• A primarily advisory role, with no court litigation requirement

• No litigation requirement outside of arbitration

• FLEXIBLE compensation options:

  • Base salary of $80k or higher (based on experience), plus quarterly bonuses tied to receivables;

  • OR a negotiable revenue-sharing arrangement

• IRA retirement plan with employer matching contribution

• Monthly healthcare benefit/stipend

• Flexible, unlimited vacation, coordinated around client needs and coverage

• Professional development support, including continuing education, memberships, and approved conferences

• Firm-paid malpractice coverage

• Direct mentoring and collaboration with a reputable practice leader who has more than 20 years of experience

• An attainable path to partnership supported by transparent expectations

Bring your experience. Build lasting client relationships. Grow your next chapter with us.

*Interested? Submit your resume to this job posting and it will be promptly reviewed.

Rougeux & Associates PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.