Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low billable hour requirement

Lucrative bonus plan

Defined path to shareholder status

Retirement plan

True work/life balance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our established Texas-based legal team in Midland. You will manage all phases of litigation, from discovery to appeal, while working collaboratively with lawyers, paralegals, and staff. Reside in Midland or relocate as needed.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor and prior Texas licensing, with strong negotiation, research, and writing skills, and experience across oil & gas, civil, commercial, or criminal defense litigation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience as a licensed attorney.
• Ideal experience in oil & gas litigation, general civil litigation, commercial litigation, and/or criminal defense.
• Licensed to practice in Texas.
• Excellent negotiation, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, judges, and opposing counsel.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High level of professional ethics and integrity.
• Proficiency in using legal research software and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement litigation strategies in coordination with the legal team.
• Manage all phases of the litigation process, including discovery, pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal.
• Represent the organization in court, presenting facts, arguing the case, and negotiating settlements.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and agreements.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the latest legal developments and trends.
• Provide legal advice to clients on litigation-related matters.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure efficient case management.

Skills

Negotiation

Litigation

Legal Research

Writing

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Legal research software

Job description

Low Billable Hour Requirement + Lucrative Bonus Structure + Path to Shareholder. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Katie Griffith. Salary: $115,000 - $175,000 per year.

A bit about us

We represent clients throughout Texas in various practice areas from civil litigation and criminal defense to oil & gas.

Why join us

• Competitive Compensation
• Low Billable Hour Requirement
• Lucrative Bonus Plan
• Defined Path to Shareholder Status
• Retirement Plan
• True Work/Life Balance

Job Details

We are currently seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our established legal team. Whether you're a recently licensed or seasoned attorney, we encourage you to apply! This role is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking team collaboration, true work/life balance, and experience across multiple practice areas. You must currently reside in Midland or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement litigation strategies in coordination with the legal team.
• Manage all phases of the litigation process, including discovery, pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal.
• Represent the organization in court, presenting facts, arguing the case, and negotiating settlements.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and agreements.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the latest legal developments and trends.
• Provide legal advice to clients on litigation-related matters.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure efficient case management.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience as a licensed attorney
• Ideal experience will be in oil & gas litigation, general civil litigation, commercial litigation, and/or criminal defense.
• Licensed in practice in Texas.
• Excellent negotiation, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, judges, and opposing counsel.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High level of professional ethics and integrity.
• Proficiency in using legal research software and other related tools.

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.