Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Our Houston office is seeking a reliable and energetic associate attorney licensed to practice in Texas.

As an associate, you will work closely with partners, colleagues, staff, and clients, gaining hands-on experience in every phase of litigation - with no billable hour requirement. We invest in your professional growth though ongoing training, a structured mentorship and development program, and opportunities to engage in marketing and business development, empowering you to take ownership of your role and position yourself for future partnership opportunities.

Starting Compensation $85,000 - $95,000 per year

Ideal attorney

• Admitted to the State Bar of Texas (Required)
• Organized and completes work timely and accurately
• Responsive
• Works well on a team
• Self-motivated and works with limited supervision
• Seeks out challenging and demanding assignments
• Committed to marketing and business development
• Excellent communication skills

Essential Duties

Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, notices, and judgments

Conduct legal research and analyze issues, including chains of title and tax matters

Prepare for dockets and represent clients in court appearances in Harris and surrounding counties

Collaborate with staff on collection and litigation activities

Communicate with clients, taxpayers, and opposing counsel

Participate in business development, including networking events and statewide conferences

Professional Skills

Effectively manage a large caseload

Identify and analyze complex issues

Provide research that is thorough and responsive to issue at hand

Write in an organized, clear, and concise manner

Work in a supervisory position

Required Experience

0-2 years of legal experience preferred

Admitted to the State Bar of Texas (recent Texas bar takers awaiting results will be considered)

Please include a writing sample along with your resume.

About Us : When Experience, Reputation and Performance Matter

Established in Amarillo, Texas in 1970, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP is one of the oldest law firms providing collection services and related legal representation to government entities. Perdue Brandon is actively growing and currently has 15 primary offices in Texas and multiple satellite locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida servicing clients nationwide.

Job Type : Full-time, 40-50 hours per week (as needed)

Benefits :

401(k)

Eligible for 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid Life insurance

Paid Long Term Disability

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Schedule :

Full-time

Monday to Friday, occasional evening and weekend events

Supplemental pay types :

Bonus pay

Ability to commute / relocate :

Houston, TX 77008 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel :

25% (Required)

Work Location : In person

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