Junior Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Junior Associate Attorney in Houston, TX to handle litigation and pre-litigation matters. The role focuses on non-party discovery disputes and letters of protection for medical provider clients, with exposure to civil disputes and lawsuits.

Ideal candidates will hold a Texas license and have 2–3+ years of litigation experience in Texas, including civil matters, plus experience mentoring staff and managing paralegals.

Qualifications

• License to practice law in Texas.
• 2‑3+ years of litigation experience in Texas, with at least 2 years in civil litigation.
• Experience managing non‑lawyer staff and mentoring attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Draft original petitions, answers, pleas in intervention, and counterclaims.
• Prepare written discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct and defend oral depositions.
• Draft and argue motions, responses, and replies.
• Assist with complex non‑party discovery disputes.
• Advise clients on legal rights and options.
• Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Handle cases primarily in Harris County, TX, with potential federal court involvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

AI tools (ChatGPT, Lexis+ Protégé)

Learning new software/systems

MS SharePoint

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

MS Outlook

MS Teams

SharePoint

OneDrive

Lexis+ Protégé

ChatGPT

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a passionate and detail‑oriented Junior Associate Attorney in Houston, TX. The role involves handling litigation and pre‑litigation matters, focusing on non‑party discovery disputes and cases related to letters of protection for medical provider clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil disputes and lawsuits.

Duties

• Draft original petitions, answers, pleas in intervention, and counterclaims.
• Prepare written discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct and defend oral depositions.
• Draft and argue motions, responses, and replies.
• Assist with complex non‑party discovery disputes.
• Advise clients on legal rights and options.
• Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Handle cases primarily in Harris County, TX, with potential federal court involvement.

Requirements

• License to practice law in Texas.
• 2‑3+ years of litigation experience in Texas, with at least 2 years in civil litigation.
• Experience managing non‑lawyer staff and mentoring attorneys.

Education

J.D. required.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• Member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook, and MS Teams.
• Familiarity with MS SharePoint and MS OneDrive is beneficial.
• Ability to learn and master unique software and systems.
• Skillful use of AI tools such as ChatGPT and Lexis+ Protégé.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities available.