Houston Litigation Associate (3-7 yrs)

McDowell Hetherington LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial litigation firm is seeking an associate attorney for its Houston office. Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and Texas Bar admission, with 3-7 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of prior legal experience.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong responsiveness and mock trial or moot court experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform factual legal research and analysis.
• Coordinate review and research projects with team leads.
• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and in team settings.

Skills

Factual legal research

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Texas Bar admission

Job description

McDowell Hetherington LLP, a commercial litigation firm of over 60 attorneys with a nationwide practice, is seeking candidates for associate positions in its Houston office. McDowell Hetherington LLP offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Candidates must possess the following:

· Juris Doctor degree and Texas Bar admission

· 3-7 years of prior legal experience

· Able to perform factual legal research and analysis

· Work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environment

· Coordinate review and research projects with team leads

· Demonstrate attention to detail and excellent communication skills

· Exercise strong time management and interpersonal skills

The strongest candidates will have had mock trial or moot court experience, and are highly responsive. Compensation is competitive but dependent upon each candidate’s experience and background.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, which may include the individual’s hair and grooming), ethnicity, color, religion (including reasonable accommodation of religious beliefs, observances, or practices), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, medical leave or other types of protected leave (including requesting or taking approved leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or applicable state leave act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, lawful off-duty cannabis use (California employees only), and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment. In addition to federal law requirements, MH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Interested applicants should apply using LinkedIn.