Associate Litigation Attorney - California Bar License

Quilling Selander Lownds Winslett & Moser P C; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bar expenses paid by Firm

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Firm-provided life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Year-end bonuses and referral fees

8 paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser P.C. seeks highly motivated attorneys with 5 to 10 years of experience for independent file management, motion practice, courtroom opportunities, depositions, and trial preparation in a supportive, autonomous environment.

The role involves representing clients in federal and state proceedings, conducting discovery, taking depositions, drafting motions, and advising on settlement strategies. Some travel and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Texas and/or California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, or Nevada.
• J.D. from accredited law school.
• 5–10 years of experience with consumer law and FCRA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in federal court and some state court litigation, including discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, settlement conferences and negotiations.
• Review cases for liability, settlement potential, and success likelihood on dispositive motions or trials.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and settlement agreements; appear in court proceedings across the country (occasional travel).
• Communicate with co-defendants, plaintiffs counsel, and client/attorneys to ensure efficient handling of cases.

Skills

Litigation experience

Courtroom practice

Trial preparation

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Job Description

Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser P.C. seeks highly motivated attorneys with 5 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.

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 5-10 years working knowledge of the following:

• Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
• Consumer law

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

• Excellent work ethic
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.