Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo LLP.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant nationwide litigation defense firm seeking an Associate Attorney for its Dallas/Fort Worth office. The candidate should have two to five years of insurance defense or similar litigation experience and must be licensed to practice in Texas.

The firm provides a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and strong opportunities for professional development. You will handle a variety of matters in state and federal courts, draft pleadings and motions, conduct

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited school.
• Licensed to practice in Texas.
• Two to five years of insurance defense or similar litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions.
• Conduct legal research competently and with proficiency.
• Prepare and take depositions of parties and witnesses.
• Review client documents and draft case evaluations.
• Participate in mediations and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

MS Office

Case management

Education

Texas Bar license

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

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Associate Attorney

Full Time Professional Fort Worth, TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1235

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with opportunities and a supportive environment in which to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 25 offices across the country, Litchfield Cavo has maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys and staff it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions, and performing at the highest level.

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

OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney

Our Dallas/Fort Worth office seeks a well-rounded, highly-motivated, experienced Associate Attorney with two to five years of insurance defense or similar litigation experience. Must be licensed to practice in Texas. Additional court admissions would be a plus. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of litigation matters in state and federal courts with a forward-thinking firm.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• 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 Word, Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;
• draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;
• conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
• prepare and take depositions of parties and witnesses;
• review client documents and draft case evaluations;
• participate in mediations and court appearances; and,
• interact directly with clients, claim professionals, and opposing counsel.

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.