Associate Attorney

The Love DuCote Law Firm LLC; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

A legal firm in Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to manage a caseload in felony and misdemeanor criminal defense. Candidates must be licensed attorneys with strong research skills and experience in criminal defense. The role involves providing legal advice, conducting research, and representing clients in court. A commitment to collaboration and excellent communication skills is essential. This position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000–$140,000 and comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of criminal defense experience strongly preferred.
• Recent jury trial experience preferred.
• Strong research skills to analyze legal precedents.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload focusing on felony and misdemeanor criminal defense matters.
• Provide legal advice to clients and prepare legal documents.
• Represent clients in negotiations and court proceedings.

Skills

Criminal defense experience

Legal research

Written and verbal communication

Ability to manage disputes

Collaborative work

Education

Licensed attorney in good standing with State Bar of Texas

Tools

MS Office

Clio case management

MacOS

Job description

The Love DuCote Law Firm LLC | Sugar Land, Texas

The Love DuCote Law Firm LLC is an established law firm in Sugar Land, Texas, made up with a skilled team of 8 to 10 experienced professionals, representing clients in family law and criminal defense matters in Fort Bend, Harris, and surrounding counties in Texas. Our commitment to integrity, empathy, and justice ensures that each client receives personalized attention and solutions tailored to their unique legal challenges. We are dedicated to advocating for our clients and achieving the best possible outcomes, guiding them through the complexities of legal processes with care and professionalism.

Role Description

This is a full-time Associate Attorney role, where the Associate Attorney will manage a caseload focusing on felony and misdemeanor criminal defense matters, in both district and county courts. The position requires the Associate Attorney to work 'on-site' and to appear 'in person' for court hearings. The primary responsibilities for the Associate Attorney includes, but is not limited to, providing legal advice to clients, conducting legal research, preparing and reviewing legal documents, representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings, and collaborating with other attorneys and team members within the firm to achieve favorable resolutions for clients.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing with State Bar of Texas
• 2+ years of criminal defense experience strongly preferred
• Recent jury trial experience preferred
• Knowledge of Clio case management preferred
• Ability to use MS Office required and MacOS computers preferred
• Strong research skills to analyze legal precedents and case law
• Ability to manage and resolve disputes, secure agreements, and advocate in clients’ best interests
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a legal team and independently manage a caseload
• $100,000–$140,000 salary (based on experience)
• Medical & dental insurance
• Paid vacation and sick days

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice