Associate Attorney

Johnson DeLuca Kurisky Gould PC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

LTD/STD

HSA plan with employer contribution

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with 1:

Paid parking

Bar dues and continuing education paid

Job summary

Johnson DeLuca Kurisky Gould PC in downtown Houston seeks an Associate Attorney with 4+ years of experience in business and commercial litigation. Trial experience preferred.

The firm represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of commercial matters and emphasizes strong client relationships. Candidates should be admitted to the Texas Bar and ready to manage cases from inception through trial with excellent communication.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Texas State Bar in good standing.
• Previous experience in a law firm.
• Ability to take and defend depositions.
• Familiarity with various legal documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception through trial or settlement.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, and mediation with witness responsibility.
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients.
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes.
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations.
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.

Skills

J.D. degree

Texas Bar admission

Law firm experience

Deposition experience

Legal research

Pleading drafting

Negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Job Description

We are hiring an Associate Attorney with a required 4+ years of experience in Business and Commercial Litigation for downtown Houston Law Firm. Trial experience preferred.

Our firm was founded on a philosophy of building strong relationships with our clients. That philosophy has resulted in our steady growth since the firm began in 1995.

The Firm represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of commercial matters, including corporations, labor and employment, business, energy, oil and gas, probate and trust, real estate, and bankruptcy in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception through trial or settlement.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, and mediation with witness responsibility
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Texas State Bar and in good standing.
• Previous experience in a Law Firm environment
• Ability to take and defend depositions
• Familiarity with various legal documents
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Generous Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, LTD/STD
• HSA Plan with monthly employer contribution for the HDHP Insurance Plan
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) Plan with match
• Paid Parking in Adjacent Garage
• State Bar Dues, Continuing Education paid by Employer

Apply

• Please email resume to Carol Wooldridge, Firm Administrator, at Johnson DeLuca Kurisky & Gould PC

Johnson DeLuca Kurisky & Gould PC represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of commercial matters, including corporations, labor and employment, business, energy, oil and gas, probate and trust, real estate, and bankruptcy in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration.