Staff Counsel in Product Liability and Consumer Disputes

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented lawyer with 1-4 years of experience to join their Product Liability and Consumer Disputes team in San Antonio, Texas. This role offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative group and provide strategic legal counsel to clients across various industries.

Duties

• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
• Prepare legal motions, briefs, and other pleadings in accordance with court rules.
• Conduct depositions, prepare deposition summaries, and analyze testimony for case strategy.
• Review legal documents and conduct research to support case development.

Requirements

• 1-4 years of experience as a lawyer.
• Member in good standing with the Texas State Bar (U.S. JD required).

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to provide after-hours support when needed.

Benefits

• Inclusive family-forming benefits for all full-time employees.
• Vacation stipend after meeting billable thresholds.
• Free Peloton app membership and mental health support.
• Access to medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible.
• Paid parental leave and a minimum of 20 days paid time off.
• 11 firm holidays.

This highly-regarded firm, focused on rapid global growth, has client interaction and pro bono work high on its list of achievements. Partners are invested in junior associates and group-specific training sessions are very common. Associates confirm a ?we are in this together? attitude among themselves and partners. This firm is also heavily committed to community outreach and diversity. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.