Lawyer

Harper Law Firm; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Law Firm is seeking an attorney in San Antonio, Texas, to represent a diverse client base. The ideal candidate will liaise closely with clients and partners, manage legal documents, and conduct comprehensive legal research.

Responsibilities include advising clients, overseeing legal staff, and handling a busy docket. Strong communication and legal research skills are a must, along with a commitment to high standards in legal operations.

The position offers a competitive salary of $170,000 per year, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working in a law firm is required.
• Candidates must be an active member of their local bar association.
• Ability to work independently while managing a heavy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents for clients like briefs and motions.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings.
• Oversee paralegals and administrative staff.
• Advise clients and plan a successful course of action.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, and trial preparations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking skills

Job description

Our law firm is looking for an attorney who is ready to represent our existing client base. The ideal candidate will work closely with the firm’s clients, administrative staff, and senior partners. If you have the ability to handle a diverse caseload, have stellar research and writing skills, can communicate effectively, and use today’s technology well, please start your application today!

Responsibilities

• Get the appropriate legal documents ready for clients, such as brief, motions, and pleadings, as well as correspondence
• Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
• Advise clients by weighing available options toward a successful outcome and plan a course of action
• Preside over paralegals, administrative assistants in connection with keeping track of time records, reviewing client billing, setting up client meetings and completing client projects
• Manage a docket and stay offensive with pre-litigation and litigation files
• Conduct depositions, mediations, trial prep, trial & hearings
• Handle motions and discovery
• Negotiate with the insurance adjuster and defense attorneys
• Draft motions and petitions
• Report on case pipeline and quarterly KPIs
• All attorneys are responsible for legal operations consistent with the firm’s mission and values

Qualifications

• Ability to use Microsoft Office is required
• Prior experience working in a law firm for a minimum of 1-2 years required
• Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required
• Candidates must currently be a member of their local bar association - active member preferred
• Work independently while handling a heavy caseload

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills
• Litigation and trial experience preferred
• Strong organizational and task prioritization
• Strong analytical and legal writing skills
• Ability to adapt and perform in high-pressure situations
• Effective and thorough communicator
• Actively seeks and implements feedback and works well with a team
• Good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Personal commitment to a balanced and healthy lifestyle

Compensation

$170,000 per year (DOE)