Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in Class Benefits Package

Mentorship from Partners

Job summary

Jobot in Austin seeks a seasoned Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will represent clients in a wide range of civil and commercial matters from inception through resolution, including trial, arbitration, and settlement negotiations.

The role requires a JD, bar admission, and at least 5 years of litigation experience with exceptional writing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admission to the state bar in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation attorney with a proven track record
• Exceptional legal writing and analysis skills with ability to articulate complex issues clearly
• Strong litigation experience including trial, arbitration, and settlement negotiations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to maintain positive client relationships and work collaboratively
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines with high ethical standards

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a wide range of civil and commercial litigation matters
• Conduct thorough legal research and fact investigation to identify potential claims and defenses
• Draft, review, and revise pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses
• Present oral arguments in court hearings and cross-examine witnesses
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with team members and clients
• Negotiate settlements to resolve disputes favorably and efficiently
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and provide regular case updates
• Stay abreast of current legal developments and changes in law affecting cases

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Courtroom Representation

Legal Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

A bit about us

Top National Law Firm is seeking a litigation attorney to join it's Austin office! The firm boasts a strong national platform while keeping strong ties to the community. Clients are sophisticated, colleagues are smart, environment is top notch! This is an opportunity you don't want to miss!

Why join us

• Best in Class Benefits Package
• Mentorship from Partners

Job Details

Our law firm is seeking a seasoned Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic team on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and are looking to further their career in the legal industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for representing clients in court, providing in-depth legal advice, and preparing compelling legal documents. The Litigation Attorney will be expected to handle all aspects of a case from inception through resolution, including trial, arbitration, and settlement negotiations.

Salary: $200,000 - $300,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a wide range of civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research and fact investigation to identify potential claims and defenses.
• Draft, review, and revise various legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses.
• Present oral arguments in court hearings and effectively cross-examine witnesses.
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with team members and clients, considering potential outcomes, risks, and costs.
• Negotiate settlements to resolve disputes favorably and efficiently.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, providing regular case updates and sound legal advice.
• Stay abreast of current legal developments and changes in law that may affect clients' cases.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation attorney, with a proven track record of success.
• Exceptional legal writing and analysis skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal issues clearly and effectively.
• Strong litigation experience, including trial, arbitration, and settlement negotiation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to maintain positive client relationships and work collaboratively with a team.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Litigation Attorney to join a dynamic team and work on a variety of challenging cases. If you are driven, dedicated, and ready to make a significant impact in the legal industry, we would love to hear from you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.