Civil Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

** This job will be located in Houston, TX **

Our firm, with its 50-year history of producing some of Houston's finest litigators, is looking for associates who are wanting to gain experience, be entrusted with their own docket, and build a career in a thriving litigation practice. Minimum 5 years of experience, in office position. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with Civil Litigation experience and a desire to handle all aspects of Civil Litigation matters and will work to resolve legal disputes. This individual will help build and maintain client relationships through regular communication and provide excellent professional, legal representation to the firm's clients.

** Responsibilities **

• Prepare motions, take depositions, attend hearings, and try lawsuits
• Provide legal analysis to support clients and assist attorneys
• Maintain client relationships through reporting

** Qualifications **

• Juris Doctorate degree
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Positive attitude and a genuine desire to try cases
• Ability to handle daily court proceedings, motions practice, filings, and ongoing casework.
• A desire to learn and take on an ever-increasing amount of responsibility in the litigation practice.
• A deep sense of professional pride and a commitment to achieving the best results for the client.
• Civil Litigation experience
• +7 years of Trial experience required

** Compensation **

• Salary + Bonus compensate with experience
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental
• Vision
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Paid Holiday
• Career Development Courses