Managing Partner Attorney

7-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm seeks a Managing Partner Attorney to lead the Houston office attorney team, ensuring efficient operation, high performance, and exceptional client service. The role involves hiring, training, motivating, managing, and firing team members, meeting billable hour targets, and direct involvement in client matters.

Duties:

• Leading the Houston office attorney team
• Hiring, training, motivating, managing, and firing team members
• Ensuring the attorney team meets billable hour targets
• Conducting weekly check-in calls with firm management
• Working directly on client matters as necessary
• Availability for weekend and evening work based on firm, team, and client demands

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Texas State Bar and eligibility to practice law in Texas
• 8+ years of practice as an attorney, preferably in estate planning law, probate law, real estate law, and/or business law
• Experience managing a team

Skills:

• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software
• Effective communication skills to interact with clients, colleagues, and opposing parties

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Unlimited paid time off

Legal