Legal Secretary - Insurance Defense Litigation (52531)

Crescent City Recruitment Group
Houston, TX
Permanent

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
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