Job Title: Associate Attorney
Job Responsibilities:
The Associate Attorney will handle a substantial caseload involving personal injury, construction defect liability, trucking/auto, products, and premises liability. Under the direction of a partner, the responsibilities include:
- Drafting, preparing, and handling pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda
- Drafting and responding to written discovery and dispositive motions
- Conducting legal research competently and with proficiency
- Preparing and taking depositions of parties and experts
- Reviewing client documents, drafting case evaluations, and status report correspondence
- Assisting with and participating in mediations and court appearances
- Attending informal and formal hearings at the Workers’ Compensation Commission
- Interacting directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues, and staff
Education and Experience Information:
- The candidate must have ten years of civil litigation experience and a history of academic success.
- Must be licensed to practice in Texas courts; additional court admissions are preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- The ability to proactively work independently and as part of a team
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills
- Ability to move from case to case
- Knowledge of both state and federal court procedures
- Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and navigating the internet
Salary Information:
- The law firm offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package.
Additional Information:
The law firm is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm that values client service. The Houston, TX office is expanding and seeks experienced Associate Attorneys who value open and honest communication and act with integrity and professionalism. The law firm provides a dynamic work environment with substantial opportunities for professional development, an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments. The law firm supports and encourages workforce diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.
