Associate

CAIN & SKARNULIS PLLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Performance bonus

401(k)

Parking

Medical benefits

Austin living

Job summary

CAIN & SKARNULIS PLLC, a downtown Austin boutique law firm, seeks Litigation Associate(s) for its diverse litigation practice. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of litigation experience and strong academic credentials.

Precise writing and detailed research skills are musts; associates are encouraged to take substantive roles in hearings, depositions, and trial. Responsibilities include legal research and writing, motions, depositions, and court appearances in commercial litigation.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of litigation experience is a plus.
• Precise writing and detailed research skills are a must.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to attend hearings, depositions, and trials.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day tasks related to legal research and writing, motions, depositions, and court appearances.
• Work in-office Monday through Friday in a full-time capacity.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Legal research

Legal writing

Depositions

Court procedure

Communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Cain & Skarnulis PLLC, a downtown Austin boutique law firm is seeking Litigation Associate(s) to complement its diverse and thriving litigation practice.

The ideal candidate(s) has at least 2-5 years of legal experience and strong academic credentials. Precise writing and detailed research skills are musts.The firm encourages its associates to take on substantive roles in cases, including attendance at hearings, depositions, and trial.

• competitive wages


• a performance based annual bonus program


• 401(k) participation


• parking


• medical benefits


• and, of course, the opportunity to live in the most vibrant city in Texas.

Litigation Associate(s) will be responsible for handling day-to-day tasks related to legal research and writing, motions, depositions, and court appearances within the field of commercial litigation. This position is full-time, in-office Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school


• Legal skills in litigation and court procedure


• Experience in conducting legal research and preparing motions or other briefs


• Proficiency in preparing for and conducting depositions


• Familiarity with court systems and procedures


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively


• Knowledge of construction issues is a plus


• 2-5 Years litigation experience is a plus