Litigation Associate Attorney

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Jobot in Houston is seeking a Litigation Associate to join a reputable probate litigation team. The role offers a competitive salary and onsite schedule in the business district, with a focus on managing hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.

Candidates must hold an active TX bar license and have litigation experience; probate experience is highly desirable. The firm provides comprehensive benefits and an emphasis on professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active TX bar license in good standing.
• Litigation experience.
• Probate experience is highly desirable.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Courtroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle hearings independently.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, and draft pleadings, motions, and briefing.
• Assist with trial preparation and may serve as second or third chair at trial.
• Opportunity to manage a case from start to finish is available to associates who are ready for it!

Skills

Litigation experience

Probate experience

Research and writing

Courtroom experience

Job description

Job details

Join a reputable litigation firm in Houston!

Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrea Ankarlo

Location: Houston, TX (in the business district)

Schedule: onsite Monday-Friday

Billable Hour Requirement: 1800/year

A bit about us

We are working with a reputable litigation firm in Houston that is seeking a Litigation Associate to join their probate litigation team!

Why join us

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance

Job Details

The Litigation Associate will:

• Handle hearings independently
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, and draft pleadings, motions, and briefing
• Assist with trial preparation and may serve as second or third chair at trial.
• Opportunity to manage a case from start to finish is available to associates who are ready for it!

Requirements

• Active TX bar license in good standing
• Litigation experience
• Probate experience is highly desirable, although not required!
• Strong research and writing skills
• Courtroom experience

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