New Texas Attorney: Hands-On Litigation & Mentorship

Baltimore County Bar Association; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Zepeda Law Firm, PLLC in Texas seeks a newly licensed attorney who is eager to learn, work hard, and grow into a confident litigator. You will work on real cases, communicate with clients, and assist with pleadings, motions, and discovery, under direct mentorship from experienced attorneys.

You will have opportunities to go to court, develop advocacy skills, and gain exposure to hearings, mediations, negotiations, and trial preparation while taking on increasing responsibility as your

Qualifications

• Active Texas law license in good standing.
• Newly licensed attorney or attorney with limited post-licensure experience.
• No prior attorney experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and personal accountability.
• Motivated, curious, and eager to learn.
• Coachable and receptive to direct feedback.
• Willing to take ownership of assignments.
• Able to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Willing to travel throughout Texas for hearings, depositions, mediations, and other case-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Communicate directly with clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence.
• Assist with case strategy and litigation preparation.
• Prepare for hearings, depositions, mediations, and negotiations.
• Attend and participate in court proceedings.
• Develop courtroom and advocacy skills.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys.
• Learn how litigation matters move from beginning to resolution.
• Take on greater responsibility as your skills and judgment develop.

Skills

Active Texas license

Newly licensed

Curious and eager to learn

Coachable and receptive to feedback

Willing to take ownership

Job description

JW Zepeda Law Firm, PLLC in Texas seeks a newly licensed attorney who is eager to learn, work hard, and grow into a confident litigator. You will work on real cases, communicate with clients, and assist with pleadings, motions, and discovery, under direct mentorship from experienced attorneys.

You will have opportunities to go to court, develop advocacy skills, and gain exposure to hearings, mediations, negotiations, and trial preparation while taking on increasing responsibility as your