Associate Attorney

Full-time

No

## Associate Attorney

Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP ("Perdue Brandon") is a law firm providing collection services and related legal representation to government entities in Amarillo, Texas. We are looking for an energetic attorney who is goal-driven, willing to learn, and who works well with a team to join our Amarillo office.

### Job Description

The Associate Attorney will work closely with partners, clients, colleagues, and staff on collection and litigation activities. This position offers a Professional Development and Mentorship Program and opportunities for those whose goal is partnership. Essential duties include:

- Suit preparation and review, motion practice, discovery, large caseload management, and substantial trial work in District Courts and courts in the surrounding counties
- Title examination, including mineral titles
- Providing clients with opinions and advice on legal issues
- Managing and maintaining current firm clients
- Local travel required

### Preferred Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

- Familiarity with collection of ad valorem taxes and other governmental receivables, open meetings, public information act and other law applicable to local government entities
- Title examination experience, including mineral titles
- Bankruptcy experience
- Excellent writing and research skills
- A strong work ethic, organizational skills, inter-personal and social skills, and be a self-starter

### Salary and Benefits

At Perdue Brandon, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

- 401(k)
- Eligible for 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness coverage
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid State Bar dues and CLE courses
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Firm cell phone or cell phone reimbursement
- Firm credit card for approved business expenses

### How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a writing sample (motion, business letter, or article) and answer the questions included in this posting. Information provided in response to this posting will remain confidential unless approved by candidate.

Not Specified

401(k), Eligible for 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness coverage, Dental and Vision insurance, Employee assistance program, Paid State Bar dues and CLE courses, Mileage Reimbursement, Firm cell phone or cell phone reimbursement, Firm credit card for approved business expenses

Not Specified

Suit preparation and review, motion practice, discovery, large caseload management, substantial trial work in District Courts and courts in the surrounding counties; Title examination, including mineral titles; Providing clients with opinions and advice on legal issues; Assist with managing and maintaining current firm clients;

Not Specified

Answer the questions included in this posting, and submit your resume and a writing sample (motion, business letter, or article).

Qualification and Experience Must be licensed in Texas

Legal