Litigation Associate - Tort Practice Group

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Bonus potential up to 45,000

Résumé du poste

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP seeks a litigation associate in our Houston, Texas office. A minimum of three years of litigation experience is preferred, including drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, attending court conferences, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial.

Texas licensure is required, with out-of-state candidates eligible for sit for the Texas bar. Competitive salary, benefits, and bonus potential up to $45,000+.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of litigation experience.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Attending court conferences.
• Handling complex discovery and ESI.
• Preparing cases for trial.
• Tort experience required.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Litigate cases through motion practice, depositions, and discovery.
• Draft and argue motions and manage pre-trial tasks.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in hearings.

Connaissances

Litigation

Drafting motions

Deposition handling

Discovery/ESI

Trial prep

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Texas bar license

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Description du poste

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.

Dinsmore has an immediate opportunity available for a litigation associate in our Houston, Texas office. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of three years of litigation experience, including experience drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, attending court conferences, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial. Tort experience is required. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

A license to practice in Texas is required. Out of state candidates who are willing to sit for the Texas bar exam, or eligible for admission in Texas, will be considered.

Competitive salary, benefits, and up to $45,000 + in bonus potential.

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.