Litigation Attorney

ScottHulse PC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in El Paso, Texas, is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its respected litigation practice. The role offers the chance to work with a diverse clientele in various litigation matters, emphasizing trial advocacy and legal research. Candidates must have Texas licensure, with New Mexico licensure being advantageous. The firm is committed to diversity and provides opportunities for professional development and work/life balance. Bilingual candidates and those connected to the Borderplex Region are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Texas licensure is required.
• New Mexico licensure is a plus.
• Ties to the Borderplex Region are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective representation in litigation matters.
• Engage in trial preparations and court proceedings.
• Counsel clients on legal matters.

Skills

Trial advocacy skills

Legal research

Case analysis

Drafting complex pleadings and memoranda

Client counseling

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

ScottHulse PC is seeking a Litigation Attorney for its offices in El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico.

This is an opportunity to be an integral member of one of the region’s leading litigation practice teams, which provides a full spectrum of litigation services to local, regional, and national businesses in both the public and private sectors. For over 135 years, the Firm’s litigation section has maintained a reputation for effective representation with a high level of success on behalf of its diverse clientele. Our litigation attorneys in El Paso and Las Cruces represent clients in a myriad of litigation matters, such as commercial, construction, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and labor and employment. ScottHulse is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals and providing a flexible path to shareholder status. Our attorneys are challenged and rewarded by an accelerated learning track with immediate hands‑on client contact. The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual with trial advocacy skills and experience in legal research, case analysis, drafting complex pleadings and memoranda, and client counseling. Texas licensure is required. New Mexico licensure is a plus. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills and ties to the Borderplex Region are desirable.

This position is available for our El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico offices. If you want to work in a respected law firm in a major emerging city where you can build your career and family for the long term, while enjoying work/life balance and great quality of life, this is an excellent opportunity.

To apply, please upload your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample.

Respect for diversity is indigenous to the culture of our Firm and of the bi‑national marketplace we serve. At ScottHulse, we provide equal opportunity to all applicants, regardless of race, gender, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or sexual identity.