Associate Attorney

Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston office of Thompson Coe, LLP seeks an attorney with 2 to 7 years' experience in civil litigation to join the Casualty section of the firm. Candidates should have a working knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, excellent advocacy and writing skills, and excellent communication skills.

The associate will defend a variety of casualty cases, including wrongful death and survival actions, products liability, premises liability, dramshop, trucking and transportation, construction

Qualifications

• 2 to 7 years' experience in civil litigation.
• Working knowledge of state and federal civil procedure.
• Excellent advocacy and writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend a variety of casualty cases with partner oversight.
• Manage day-to-day case tasks: client meetings, reporting and investigation.
• Handle discovery and motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations and arbitrations, and trials.

Skills

Civil litigation

Advocacy

Legal writing

Communication

Client reporting

Discovery

Depositions

Job description

The Houston office of Thompson Coe, LLP seeks an attorney with 2 to 7 years' experience in civil litigation to join the Casualty section of the firm. Candidates should have a working knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, excellent advocacy and writing skills, and excellent communication skills. Litigation experience is preferred and previous experience with personal injury litigation, client and insurance carrier reporting, and billing is strongly preferred. Valid Texas BAR license required.

The associate in this position will defend a variety of casualty cases, including wrongful death and survival actions, products liability, premises liability, dramshop, trucking and transportation, construction litigation, and other matters involving catastrophic personal injuries and/or property damage. The associate will handle the day-to-day aspects of these cases with partner oversight, including client meetings, reporting and investigation, discovery and motion practice, and taking and attending depositions, hearings, mediations and arbitrations and/or trials. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, independent, and motivated to gain hand-on litigation experienced in a fast paced yet collaborative and collegial environment.

Why Thompson Coe?

• We have been providing top-notch legal services to our clients, both regionally and nationally, for 75 years.
• We have been recognized by Best Lawyers as one of the Best Law Firms for 15 consecutive years.
• We are a 280+ attorney firm with offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Denver, Colorado; New Orleans, Louisiana; St. Paul, Minnesota; New York City, New York; and Honolulu, Hawaii.
• We offer several formal mentorship and training programs for associates and senior attorneys including yearly reviews, assigned supervising partners, yearly associates training schools, and a dedicated attorney development and training partner.
• We offer a rapid and transparent progression to partner levels.
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and quarterly bonuses based on hours billed rather than collections.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave, 401(k) and profit sharing for full time employees, as well as health, vision and dental insurance.

We are not working with outside recruiters for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer.