Associate Attorney 2

Job Description

Job Description

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principle—client service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 23 offices, serving clients in more than 35 states nationwide. Collectively, we are a resource of experienced trial attorneys providing creative and responsive service.

Our Dallas / Fort Worth area office is growing and actively seeking an Associate Attorney interested in growing their career among our team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo seeks highly motivated, diligent associate attorneys with at least three years defense litigation experience and an eagerness to succeed. Must be licensed to practice in Texas courts. Additional state admissions is a plus. Experienced associates will handle defense litigation matters involving trucking defense litigation and premises liability.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the following :

• proactively work independently and as part of a team;
• demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
• ability to move from case to case;
• knowledge of both state and federal court procedures; and,
• proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet

RESPONSIBILITIES

Experienced attorneys’ responsibilities include handling a caseload involving substantial litigation defense and may include a variety of practice areas such as trucking and premises liability. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability necessary to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner :

Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.