Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dynamic and motivated Litigation Attorney in El Paso, TX. The role involves handling sophisticated commercial disputes, providing strategic representation to businesses and individuals, and contributing to the development of the firm's commercial litigation practice. The ideal candidate will excel in legal research, analysis, and client communication, adeptly managing complex cases in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on commercial disputes, contract interpretation, and litigation risk assessment.
• Advise on dispute resolution strategies, including alternative litigation and settlement negotiations.
• Represent clients in all litigation phases, including drafting pleadings and conducting discovery.
• Analyze claims and defenses, assess exposure, and develop litigation strategies.
• Present cases in mediations, arbitrations, and state and federal courts.
• Handle appellate matters, including brief writing and oral argument preparation.
• Research complex legal issues and craft appellate arguments.
• Represent clients in Texas and New Mexico courts, coordinating with local counsel as needed.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and seek new business opportunities.
• Research and interpret commercial law and prepare legal memoranda.
• Contribute to firm development efforts and stay current on legal developments.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and record billable hours accurately.
• Travel as necessary for court proceedings and client meetings.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Texas (New Mexico admission preferred or willingness to obtain).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the State of Texas.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong client communication abilities.
• Proficiency in managing complex cases.

Benefits

• Not specified in the source.

Established in the third quarter of the nineteenth century, this prestigious law practice is headquartered in Texas and has two additional offices in New Mexico. Some of its core practice areas are appellate law, banking law, governmental-public law, litigation, real estate law, and water law. The firm's attorneys are committed to community service and are actively involved in charitable programs with a variety of nonprofit organizations throughout the year.