Associate Attorney needed for Houston office

Job Overview: A law firm in Houston, TX, is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience in government investigations, internal investigations, and other white-collar and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate should possess superior academic credentials from a top law school, excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills, and fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or German.

Duties:

• Conducting legal research and analysis on complex legal issues related to government investigations, internal investigations, and regulatory matters.
• Drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related materials.
• Assisting in all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and hearings.
• Providing strategic legal advice and counsel to clients on various legal matters.
• Collaborating with partners and senior associates on case strategy and client representation.
• Managing client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Keeping abreast of developments in relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas or eligibility for admission by waiver.
• 2-4 years of experience handling government investigations, internal investigations, and other white-collar and regulatory matters.
• Superior academic credentials from a top law school.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, and/or German.

Certifications:

• None specified.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds.

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.