Local Counsel - Civil Litigation

Lapin Law Group; Russell; Remote; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A Texas law firm seeks experienced attorneys for part-time, semi-remote positions. Ideal candidates are solo practitioners looking for additional work without traditional law firm constraints. Responsibilities include serving as Lead Counsel in various litigation matters while working independently.

Qualifications

• Licensed by Texas State Bar with no professional discipline history.
• Knowledge to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Counsel in civil, commercial, and family law litigation.
• Work from home or suitable location except for in-person appearances.

Skills

Legal Research

Oral Advocacy

Courtroom Skills

Job description

Texas law firm has IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for ATTORNEYS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN TEXAS who seek to work part-time and semi-remotely, in the geographic area of their residence.

The ideal candidate is a solo practitioner who is seeking additional work, but who does not want to: (1) incur additional expenses for advertising and marketing, (2) spend time attending “networking” and other client-development events, and (3) manage or perform back-office tasks such as client billing and collections.

Applicants must be competent to serve as Lead Counsel in matters involving general civil litigation, commercial and real estate-related litigation, and family law litigation.

Successful applicants will NOT be associate attorneys who are constrained by the structure and requirements of a traditional law firm. Except for tasks which require in-person appearances (e.g., some court appearances, depositions, etc.), Attorneys may work from home or from any other suitable location.

Attorneys who are invited to join the Firm must be experienced, responsible, and motivated “self-starters,” who are “client-service” oriented.

Opportunities available in the following counties/geographic areas:

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas:

• Dallas County.
• Collin County.
• Denton County.
• Tarrant County.

Houston, Texas:

• Harris County.

Austin, Texas:

• Travis County.

San Antonio, Texas:

• Bexar County.

Seguin, Texas:

• Guadalupe County.

Minimum Qualifications (no exceptions):

• Be licensed by, and in good-standing with, the Texas State Bar, with no history of professional discipline.
• Reside in a Texas county/geographic area listed above.
• Possess the knowledge and experience needed to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Be responsible and professional.
• Possess superior legal research and writing skills.
• Possess oral advocacy and courtroom skills.
• Be willing, if needed, to serve as lead counsel in litigation matters.

Application Process:

• Submit your resume (in Adobe PDF format). Separate and apart from a resume, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a short statement describing the applicant’s suitability for this position.
• Following a preliminary screening, applicants who appear to possess the Minimum Qualifications for this position will be asked to submit a recent sample of their legal writing.
• Select applicants will then be invited to participate in an interview.
• No phone calls, please.

Compensation based on qualifications and experience.