Associate Attorney

Walters Gilbreath, PLLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 122,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Walters Gilbreath, PLLC in Texas seeks Associate Attorneys for Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio offices to handle complex civil litigation with a Partner and to manage cases independently in a fast-paced, technology-enabled environment.

Applicants should have at least one year of civil litigation experience, hold a JD from an accredited school, be licensed to practice in Texas, and aspire toward board certification.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
• Experience in civil litigation and readiness to litigate toward board certification.
• Ability to manage 40–60 case docket.
• Strong trial prep, drafting, and deposition skills.
• Proven ability to handle bench and jury trials.
• Effective and empathetic client communications.
• Ability to conduct complex discovery.

Responsibilities

• Litigate complex civil matters with a Partner and progressively handle cases independently.
• Manage a docket of 40–60 cases.
• Prepare for and participate in mediations.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare for bench and jury trials.
• Maintain proactive, timely case communications.

Skills

Trial preparation

Drafting ability

Bench trials

Jury trials

Depositions

Mediations

Client communications

Complex discovery

Case management

Civil litigation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Texas bar license

Job description

As a rapidly growing, prestigious family law firm with offices statewide, we are always expanding our team. We are looking to add Associate Attorneys in our Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio offices. This position offers the opportunity to handle complex cases with a Partner, as well as manage cases independently. We are a litigation focused firm that leverages technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Applicants should have a desire to litigate and progress towards board certification. At least one year of civil litigation experience, and relevant current employment strongly preferred.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution
• Licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas, and in good standing
• Demonstrated aptitude toward, and interest in the developing the following skillsets:
• Trial preparation
• Drafting ability
• Conducting bench trials as first or second chair
• Conducting jury trials as first or second chair
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Preparing for and participating in mediations
• Proactively and timely case communications
• Consistent, empathetic client communications
• Complex discovery work
• Ability to conduct casework without over-reliance on support staff
• Ability to manage a docket of between approximately 40 and 60 cases

Compensation:

$121,500 - $192,375/year base salary (commensurate with experience), plus additional bonus structures available. Senior Associate and Partnership tracks also available to all associates.