Associate Attorney

Associate AttorneyOur Dallas/Fort Worth office seeks a well-rounded, highly-motivated, experienced Associate Attorney with two to five years of insurance defense or similar litigation experience. Must be licensed to practice in Texas. Additional court admissions would be a plus. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of litigation matters in state and federal courts with a forward-thinking firm.Skills and AbilitiesThe individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the following:proactively work independently and as part of a team;demonstrate 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; andproficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include handling a substantial caseload involving primarily defense litigation. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;prepare and take depositions of parties and witnesses;review client documents and draft case evaluations;participate in mediations and court appearances; and,interact directly with clients, claim professionals, and opposing counsel.Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide 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.