Associate Attorney

Brown Sims Pc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Medical Leave (sick days)

Paid Holidays

Bonus

Parking

Job summary

The Houston office of Brown Sims Pc is seeking an Associate Attorney with 0-4 years experience in civil and federal defense litigation. The ideal candidate will be able to manage a diverse caseload while collaborating closely with a supervising shareholder.

Key responsibilities include drafting legal documents and participating in depositions and court hearings. The position offers a full-time role in an in-office/hybrid environment and includes a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of experience in civil/federal defense litigation and/or insurance coverage.
• Ability to draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Ability to develop and execute a litigation plan.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload, working closely with a supervising shareholder.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, and court hearings.

Skills

Strong writing ability

Ability to manage diverse caseload

Collaboration with supervising shareholder

Ability to draft pleadings and motions

Communication with clients

Job description

Job Details: Houston, TX 77056.

The Houston office of Brown Sims is looking for an Associate Attorney with 0 to 4 years of experience in civil/federal defense litigation and/or insurance coverage and defense. The associate will manage a diverse caseload, working closely with a supervising shareholder. A strong writing ability and work ethic are important. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Job Type

• Full‑Time
• In‑Office/Hybrid

Benefits for Full‑Time Employees

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Medical Leave (sick days)
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus
• Parking

Practice Areas

• State and Federal Litigation
• Insurance Defense

Salary range will be provided during initial interview.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of experience.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload from file inception to completion, working collaboratively with supervising shareholder.
• Ability to draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Ability to draft and respond to discovery and to develop a discovery plan.
• Ability to develop and execute a litigation plan of action.
• Ability to communicate with clients and prepare initial and continually updated client reports.
• Ability to participate in and conduct depositions, mediations, and court hearings.