Associate Attorney

Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser, P.C.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA and FSA plans

401(k) Plan

Bar expenses paid by Firm

Firm provided life insurance

Year-end bonuses

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser P.C. in Plano, TX seeks highly motivated attorneys to manage files independently, conduct motion practice, participate in depositions and trial preparation.

The position offers a supportive, congenial team environment balanced with autonomy and hands-on experience. Ideal candidates have 3–10 years of experience, are licensed in TX or other listed states, and hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Texas and/or California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, or Nevada.
• J.D. from accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in federal court and state court proceedings, including depositions and motions.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and settlement documents; participate in hearings.
• Review cases for liability and settlement potential; advise on dispositive motions and trial strategy.
• Communicate with clients, co-counsel, and paralegals to ensure efficient handling of cases.
• Travel as needed; work across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser P.C. seeks highly motivated attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking for independent file management, motion practice, courtroom opportunities, depositions, and trial preparation. We offer a supportive and congenial team environment balanced with autonomy and hands-on experience.

Role and Responsibilities

• Represent clients in federal court and some state court litigation proceedings, including conducting written discovery and taking depositions, drafting and arguing discovery motions and dispositive motions, participating in settlement conferences and mediations and engaging in settlement negotiations.
• Review and evaluate cases for liability issues, settlement potential and settlement valuation and likelihood of success on a dispositive motion or trial.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions and settlement agreements and appear in court proceedings in courts across the country (occasional travel required).
• Communicate with counsel for co-defendants and Plaintiff's counsel on discovery, settlement and other matters and communicate with client and internally with attorneys and paralegals to ensure efficient and effective handling of cases.
• Become familiar with the client's business processes to provide advice on avoiding litigation and limiting liability.

Preferred Experience

The ideal candidate would have 3-10 years working knowledge of the following:

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Licensed in Texas and/or California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, or Nevada.
• J.D. from accredited law school

Preferred Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Competitive compensation
• Speaking and writing opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• Bar expenses paid by Firm
• HSA and FSA plans
• 401(k) Plan
• Firm provided life insurance
• Firm paid long-term disability coverage
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives
• 8 Paid Holidays, and PTO

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Plano, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work
• On Site with discretionary work from home days.