ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Allen Stewart, P.C.; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Stewart, P.C. seeks an Associate Attorney licensed in Texas to try cases and develop breach-of-warranty and DTPA dockets.

You will identify quality cases, sign contracts, and guide cases from pre-litigation through trial, with strong client interaction and performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of plaintiffs-firm experience, excellent communication, and the ability to analyze facts and repair histories.

Qualifications

• Holds a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas (bar admission).
• Active member in good standing with the Texas bar.
• 2–3 years of legal experience with a plaintiffs firm preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new programs.
• Personable, confident and empathetic when working with clients.
• Creative and strategic thinker when evaluating claims.
• Able to analyze facts, documents and repair histories to identify quality claims.
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Values defined processes and procedures that lead to results.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior representation of all clients.
• Review purchase documents, repair records, warranties and related materials to evaluate breach of warranty and DTPA claims.
• Communicate with prospective clients by phone to discuss claims and secure signed representations.
• Manage cases through litigation with regular client updates.
• Collaborate with Managing and Senior Attorneys on case evaluation and strategy.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Maintain thorough and organized case files throughout each matter.
• Track performance metrics to gauge outcomes and client satisfaction.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Persuasive speaking

Creative thinking

Strategy & analysis

Education

Law degree from accredited law school

Texas Bar Admission

Job description

Salary: 83,000.00 per year + trial incentives

Position Type: Full-time (in office)

Our law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join our team. We are looking to hire an attorney currently licensed in TX who is interested in trying cases helping to build out breach-of-warranty and DTPA dockets. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for identifying quality cases, signing contracts for those cases, and managing qualified cases through pre-litigation, mediation, settlement, and/or trial as needed. The candidate will work closely with the managing and senior attorney(s) to keep them abreast of case developments and participate in weekly meetings. This role has a strong focus on client interaction, so the ideal candidate will be personable and enjoy talking to people. Overall, this candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be a creative and strategic thinker capable of persuasive speaking, and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide superior representation of all clients.
• Review purchase documents, repair records, warranties, and other supporting materials to evaluate potential breach of warranty and DTPA claims .
• Communicate directly with prospective new clients, primarily by phone, to discuss their claims, answer questions, explain the legal process, build trust, and secure signed representation agreements.
• Manage cases through litigation while maintaining regular communication with clients.
• Collaborate closely with the Managing and Senior Attorneys regarding case evaluation, strategy, and department growth.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Maintain thorough and organized case files throughout the life of each matter.
• Manage performance metrics to track accomplishments and client satisfaction.

Qualifications include someone who:

• Holds a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas (passing the Uniform Bar Exam is a plus).
• Is an active member in good standing with the applicable state bar.
• Has 2-3 years of legal experience with a plaintiffs firm (preferred but not required).
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Has technical skills and can quickly learn new programs.
• Is personable, confident, and empathetic when working with clients.
• Thinks creatively and strategically when evaluating potential claims.
• Can analyze facts, documentation, and repair histories to identify quality claims.
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Values defined processes and procedures that lead to guaranteed results.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work for a great firm.

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