Associate Attorney needed for Houston office

Job Overview: A law firm in Houston, TX, is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will primarily focus on tort litigation, leveraging their expertise in handling discovery, advocating both orally and in writing, and bringing their exceptional academic credentials to the table. This position requires Texas Bar admission and a background in either large law firm litigation or civil litigation boutique experience.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis about tort litigation cases.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Assist with deposition preparation and conduct.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies and tactics.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in tort litigation.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Experience handling discovery.
• Previous experience in large law firm litigation or civil litigation boutique.
• Texas Bar admission.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Texas Bar admission.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple cases effectively.

Here is an outstanding firm which is a strong player in the national market. It earns high marks for the congenial atmosphere of the firm. Like many national law firms which have entered into the Texas legal market as of late, this firm has experienced a good deal of success here. Associates working at the firm universally praise the firm's superior training programs. The firm appears to be very selective in terms of grades and hiring for the most part is done from Top 15 law schools. Associates at this firm seem to have a universal belief that there is very good interaction between partners and associates. For example, associates claim that they very often have lunch with partners. Overall, associates in this full service firm seem to believe that the work is interesting and challenging.