Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Weslaco, TX. The successful candidate will provide legal counsel, conduct research, draft documents, and maintain files. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience and learn from seasoned attorneys, making it ideal for those looking to advance their legal careers.

Duties

• Meet with current and potential clients.
• Manage a docket of litigation cases.
• Negotiate on behalf of clients.
• Draft pleadings and motions.
• Draft and respond to discovery.
• Prepare clients for depositions and mediation.
• Appear in court, at hearings, and trials.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Previous deposition and litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Competency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn new legal software.
• Proficiency in procedural Texas law and the litigation process.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Bar exam completion.

Skills

• Strong communication and research skills.
• Time management and independent work capability.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• Not specified.