Associate Litigation Attorney

Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser, P.C.; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Bar expenses paid by firm

401(k) Plan

Year-end bonuses

PTO and 8 paid holidays

Discretionary work from home days

Year-end bonuses

Paid holidays & PTO

Bar expenses paid

HSAs and FSAs

Job summary

A Texas law firm is seeking highly motivated attorneys with 1 to 10 years of experience. This role offers independent file management, motion practice, courtroom opportunities, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Texas and possess strong interpersonal skills, along with a J.D. from an accredited law school. The firm offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work both on-site and remotely during designated days.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years working experience in litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas and/or other listed states.
• Strong courtroom and written advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in federal and state court proceedings.
• Draft motions and pleadings, conduct depositions.
• Evaluate cases for liability and settlement potential.
• Communicate effectively with clients and counsel.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Licensed in Texas or other states

Tools

None

Job description

Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser P.C. seeks highly motivated attorneys with 1 to 10 years of experience. 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.

To be considered for this position please provide a resume and cover letter describing your qualifications and why you are a good fit for the job. References and writing samples are also appreciated.

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 (Required)
• On Site with discretionary work from home days.