Attorney - Defense Litigation (48572)

7SolutionsUSA
Houston, TX
Permanent

Attorney - Defense Litigation (48572)

  • Houston, TX
  • Direct Hire
  • Job ID : TX245-2736039

Our client, a highly regarded Houston area law firm, seeks a defense litigation associate who possesses a strong desire to try lawsuits, displaysadisciplinedworkethic,andtakesownershipoftasksassignedtothem.

Asalitigationassociate, youwillworkcloselywithpartnersandseniorassociatesonseriouspersonalinjury defenselawsuitsandcomplex commercial litigation matters;

conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, draft discovery requests and responses, review documents and oversee their production, depose (and sometimesprepareotherstodepose)factandexpertwitnesses,participateinstrategysessions,prepare cases for trial, and actively participate in trial.

Responsibilities :

  • Assistwithallstagesoflitigation,includingpleadings,motions,discovery,andtrials. Conduct legal research anddraft memoranda and briefs on a variety of legal issues.
  • Workcollaborativelywithpartnersandseniorassociatestodevelopandimplementlitigationstrategies. Communicate with clients and opposing counsel in a professional and effective manner.
  • Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure that they are completed accurately and on time. Demonstratedisciplineandattentiontodetailinallaspectsofwork,includingtimemanagement, organization, and document review.
  • Attendandparticipateindepositions,hearings,andtrialsasneeded.

Requirements :

  • JurisDoctordegreefromanaccreditedlawschool with excellent credentials (top 25% of class preferred).
  • Admitted to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing.
  • Minimumof 2yearsof defense litigation experience, including deposition and courtroom experience.
  • Demonstrateddesiretotrylawsuitsandabilitytoworkeffectivelyinateam-orientedenvironment.
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills.
  • Clerkship experience preferred.

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work with experienced trial lawyers on complex and high-stakes matters.

30+ days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Lexitas Legal Talent Outsourcing
Houston, Texas
Remote

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Trucking and Transportation Defense Litigation experience. Our client, a prominent regional law firm, is seeking a seasoned attorney to join their Garden City, Long Island team. ...

Promoted
Lexitas Legal Talent Outsourcing
Houston, Texas
Remote

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Trucking and Transportation Defense Litigation experience. Our client, a prominent regional law firm, is seeking a seasoned attorney to join their Garden City, Long Island team. ...

Ron Sunshine Associates
Houston, Texas

Minimumof 2yearsof defense litigation experience, including deposition and courtroom experience. ...

7SolutionsUSA
Houston, Texas

Attorney - Defense Litigation (48572). Minimumof 2yearsof defense litigation experience, including deposition and courtroom experience. ...

Toni Group
Houston, Texas

Minimumof 2yearsof defense litigation experience, including deposition and courtroom experience. ...

White Willow Staffing
Houston, Texas

Minimumof 2yearsof defense litigation experience, including deposition and courtroom experience. ...

Easley Resource Group
Houston, Texas

Minimumof 2yearsof defense litigation experience, including deposition and courtroom experience. ...

Advisory and Consulting Services
Houston, Texas

Minimumof 2yearsof defense litigation experience, including deposition and courtroom experience. ...

Tri-S Recruiters, Inc.
Houston, Texas

Insurance Defense or Personal Injury Litigation experience is a MUST. Our client has a great opportunity available for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary. Must be able to work with 2+ attorneys; able to multi-task, have great organization skills. Duties include but are not limited to transcri...

R.L. Wilson & Associates
Houston, Texas

This position requires 4 or more years of litigation experience as a Paralegal working for defense attorneys. This role will support multiple attorneys with employment litigation and administrative matters including terminations and employee grievances. Our client, a Houston area law firm, is lookin...