Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Our Amarillo office is looking for an energetic attorney who is goal-driven, willing to learn, and who works well with a team. We provide a collegial work environment where integrity, reliability, engagement, and perseverance are valued. In this position, you will work closely every day with partners, clients, colleagues, and staff on collection and litigation activities. We offer a Professional Development and Mentorship Program, and opportunities for those whose goal is partnership. We will only consider attorneys licensed in Texas.

About the Firm

Established in Amarillo, Texas in 1970, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP ("Perdue Brandon") is one of the oldest law firms providing collection services and related legal representation to government entities. Our clients include school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts, appraisal districts and other governmental entities. Perdue Brandon continues to grow and currently has 15 primary offices in Texas and multiple satellite locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida servicing clients in nine states.

For more information on our Firm, please visit our website at www.pbfcm.com.

Essential Duties :

The ideal candidate will work with other attorneys and legal support staff under the direction of a partner on :

• Suit preparation and review, motion practice, discovery, large caseload management, substantial trial work in District Courts and courts in the surrounding counties;
• Title examination, including mineral titles;
• Providing clients with opinions and advice on legal issues;
• Assist with managing and maintaining current firm clients;
• Local travel required. Periodic attendance at evening and occasional weekend events, and statewide conferences;

Preferred Experience :

For consideration, please answer the questions included in this posting, and submit your resume and a writing sample (motion, business letter, or article).

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