Associate Attorney with 1+ years of civil litigation experience

A law firm in Houston, TX, is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1+ years of civil litigation experience. The ideal candidate must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution, be licensed to practice law in Texas, and demonstrate strong interest and aptitude in developing litigation skills.

Duties:

• Prepare for trials, both bench and jury, as first or second chair.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations, preparing thoroughly and representing clients effectively.
• Engage in proactive and timely communication regarding case status and developments.
• Maintain consistent and empathetic communication with clients.
• Handle complex discovery work efficiently.
• Manage a docket of approximately 40 to 60 cases.
• Conduct casework independently with minimal reliance on support staff.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Demonstrated interest and aptitude in litigation, including trial preparation and participation.
• Ability to handle a wide range of casework, including trial preparation, drafting, depositions, mediations, and complex discovery.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions and case updates.
• Capability to manage a significant caseload independently.
• Desire to litigate and progress towards board certification.

Education:

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited institution.

Certifications:

Licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas.

Skills:

• Strong legal drafting and writing skills.
• Proficiency in trial preparation and participation.
• Ability to conduct and defend depositions.
• Effective mediation preparation and participation.
• Proactive communication regarding case status and developments.
• Empathetic and consistent client communication.
• Competence in handling complex discovery.
• Ability to manage a significant caseload independently.
• Desire and aptitude for litigation and progression towards board certification.

Experience:

• 1+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Current relevant employment strongly preferred.