Senior Litigation Associate
Skills
Civil LitigationCommercial LitigationEstate Planning LawLegal DiscoveryLegal ResearchLegal WritingLitigation
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active Texas law license in good standing
- At least six years of litigation experience
- Based in San Antonio Houston Dallas Austin or Fort Worth Texas
- Ability to work in a remote environment with monthly in-person office attendance
- Experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants
- Strong background in real estate litigation fraud breach of contract negligence and business disputes
- Experience with probate trust estate fiduciary partnership or shareholder disputes
- Excellent legal research writing analytical and case-management skills
- Strong courtroom presence and meaningful hearing or trial experience
- Exceptional interpersonal client-service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with high ethical standards
Nice to have
- Strategic advocacy
- Client-focused
- Self-directed
- Collaborative
- Detail-oriented
- Courtroom confident
Day to day
- Manage a broad civil and probate litigation docket from case evaluation through resolution or trial
- Represent plaintiffs and defendants in real estate litigation, fraud, contract, negligence, and business disputes
- Lead discovery and courtroom advocacy while drafting persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, and strategic legal documents
- Advise clients on case strategy, risk, and alternative dispute resolution while independently handling deadlines and priorities
Hiring process
- Submit resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples by email
- Include "Civil and Probate Attorney Application" in the subject line