Associate Attorney

Henderson Scott US; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm is looking for a fully remote attorney based near San Antonio, Texas, to manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes. The role doesn’t involve billable hours and requires a commitment of 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include supervising a varied caseload and conducting legal research. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in Texas and have at least one year of experience in a law firm. This role offers exposure to consumer protection legal issues.

Qualifications

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in TX.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise a heavy and diversified caseload.
• Communicate with clients regarding their matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Communicate with opposing parties to resolve claims.
• Conduct legal research on simple and complex issues.

Skills

Negotiating contracts

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Education

Admitted to practice law in Texas

Experience at a law firm (1+ year)

Job description

This is a fully remote role. You must live near San Antonio and MUST BE admitted to practice law in Texas.

there are no billable hours and this is a strictly 40 hour per week role

This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. You will manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contacts, setting claims and advocating for clients in court.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the firm's clients in TX
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law

Qualifications:

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in TX (multi-state admission would be amazing)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm