Associate Attorney
- $125,000 - $185,000
- Houston, TX
Houston based law firm looking for attorneys in Defense: insurance, premises/products liability, professional liability, transportation, construction, and commercial litigation.
A bit about us:
A top client of ours out of Houston is hiring for their law firm. They are looking to hire at the associate attorney and senior levels. You will be joining a defense litigation practice group on a hybrid work model. We've placed multiple attorneys with this firm who will confidently say it is a great work place.
We are hiring for attorneys with 3-6 years or 6-10 years of experience in the following practice areas:
Commercial Litigation
General liability
Insurance defense
Construction defect
Personal injury
Premises liability
Product liability
We are hiring for attorneys with 3-6 years or 6-10 years of experience in the following practice areas:
Commercial Litigation
General liability
Insurance defense
Construction defect
Personal injury
Premises liability
Product liability
Why join us?
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability plans; and an annual 401(k) bonus. We promote a work-life balance by offering paid time off and flexible scheduling.
Alongside:
Room for growth, and they love to promote from within
Working for a tight knit but established law firm with roughly 50+ employees
Alongside:
Room for growth, and they love to promote from within
Working for a tight knit but established law firm with roughly 50+ employees
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Manage cases from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation.
Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as appropriate to experience level.
Provide strategic counsel to clients while maintaining a proactive and responsive communication style.
Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on complex litigation matters, with opportunities for increasing autonomy based on performance.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to firm development (Senior Associate level).
Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice in Florida (or eligibility for reciprocity/waiver, if applicable).
3+ years of litigation experience (Associate); 7+ years preferred for Senior Associate.
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the firm’s core practice areas.
Strong research, writing, and courtroom skills.
Ability to handle a fast-paced caseload and work collaboratively within a team environment.
Manage cases from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation.
Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as appropriate to experience level.
Provide strategic counsel to clients while maintaining a proactive and responsive communication style.
Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on complex litigation matters, with opportunities for increasing autonomy based on performance.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to firm development (Senior Associate level).
Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice in Florida (or eligibility for reciprocity/waiver, if applicable).
3+ years of litigation experience (Associate); 7+ years preferred for Senior Associate.
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the firm’s core practice areas.
Strong research, writing, and courtroom skills.
Ability to handle a fast-paced caseload and work collaboratively within a team environment.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.