Associate Attorney

Henderson-Scott; Fort Worth (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson-Scott seeks an Associate Attorney for a fully remote role based in Fort Worth, Texas. The successful candidate will handle a broad range of consumer-protection matters, including transactional work and civil litigation, while working remotely from Texas.

The role requires Texas bar admission and residence in Texas, with a 40-hour workweek and no billable hours. Salary ranges from USD 80,000 to USD 95,000 per year, with opportunities for courtroom engagement as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice law in Texas (TX Bar).
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the firm's clients in TX
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law

Education

Texas Bar Admission

1 year law firm experience

Job description

Associate Attorney (BBBH1248) Fort Worth, Texas

Salary: USD80000 - USD95000 per year

This is a fully remote role outside of court appearances. You must live in Texas and MUST BE admitted to practice law in Texas. Ideally, you live near Dallas for court appearances.

**there are no billable hours and this is a strictly 40 hour per week role**

This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters.

You will manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contracts, setting claims and advocating for clients in court.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the firm's clients in TX
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law

Qualifications:

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in TX (multi-state admission would be amazing)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm