Job Title: Associate Attorney
Job Responsibilities:
As an Associate Attorney with the law firm, you will have a variety of responsibilities aimed at representing clients and ensuring effective case management. Your duties will include:
- Representing clients who have been injured due to exposure to asbestos.
- Meeting with prospective clients to present the law firm’s capabilities and assess overall case criteria for acceptance by the firm.
- Coordinating the ordering of medical, military, social security, employment, and union records.
- Conducting research and investigation of job sites, equipment, and products.
- Managing and working up assigned asbestos-disease cases.
- Overseeing and managing lien resolution.
- Engaging in litigation, including drafting complaints, conducting motion practice, attending hearings, and participating in depositions through trial.
- Traveling within the United States to attend hearings, settlement conferences, mediations, and other legal proceedings.
- Maintaining communication with clients to provide updates and gather necessary information.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must possess the following education and experience:
- A law degree from an ABA-accredited US Law School.
- Bar admission with strong academic credentials.
- Preferred experience includes prior work in plaintiff’s asbestos, complex medical malpractice, mass tort, or personal injury cases.
- Strong case management skills are required.
Skills:
The role requires a specific skill set to be successful, including:
- Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
- Effective organizational skills, a high level of initiative, and sound judgment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- The ability to self-manage and operate with autonomy.
- A high energy level, optimistic outlook, and positive attitude.
- A willingness to work in a team environment and assist on all projects.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for this position.
Benefits:
The position offers a range of benefits, which include:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
This position is based in Houston, Texas, and requires in-person attendance with travel obligations. The law firm is committed to helping individuals and is passionate about advocating for those who have been wronged. As an associate attorney, you will be part of a team dedicated to achieving justice for clients and making a meaningful impact.
