Trial Lawyer in Training - Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Trial Lawyer in Training in Austin, Texas. This role offers a structured program designed to develop talented attorneys into elite litigators through real cases, mentorship, and courtroom experience from the start. The position provides a clear path to becoming a Lead Trial Lawyer, with responsibilities tied to performance.

Duties

• Draft substantive motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery.
• Conduct complex legal research to shape trial strategy.
• Prepare cases for mediation and trial consistently.
• Collaborate with experts on liability, damages, and medical issues.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Progressively take ownership of depositions, motion arguments, and trial portions.
• Maintain files in a trial-ready posture at all times.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas, Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico State Bar.
• 0-5 years of experience, with litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing ability for motions, briefs, discovery, and memos.
• Demonstrated analytical and research skills.
• Ambition and a relentless work ethic.
• Highly coachable with a low ego and high standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with support staff.
• Knowledge of TRCP and Rules of Evidence preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas, Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and research abilities.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Proficiency in managing high-volume litigation work.

Benefits

• 20 days PTO plus 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage (firm covers 100% of employee medical).
• IRA with up to 3% company match.
• Paid parental leave.

This law firm focuses on cases related to family or personal injury law. Their areas of practice include divorce, visitation rights, military divorce, father's rights, adoption, child custody, wrongful death, and insurance claims. The firm is located in Austin, TX.