Senior Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Employee discounts

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP (WSHB) in McAllen, Texas is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with at least five years in civil litigation defense to join our growing team. The role is on-site five days a week, and you must be licensed in Texas.

You will handle a broad range of matters from discovery through trial, with support from senior attorneys and staff. The ideal candidate has strong research and writing skills, the ability to manage a caseload independently, and experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and motion practice.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Trial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Prepare case analyses, litigation plans, and status reports for clients and insurers.
• Develop and implement case strategy.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial proceedings as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Depositions

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas bar license

Job description

The McAllen, Texas office of Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP (WSHB), a national civil litigation defense firm, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with a minimum of five (5) years of civil litigation defense experience to join our growing litigation team. You must be licensed in Texas. This is an on-site position requiring you to come into the office 5 days per week.

We are seeking a motivated attorney capable of handling a broad range of civil litigation matters, including personal injury, premises liability, construction, transportation, business litigation, and insurance defense. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation skills, excellent written and oral communication abilities, and the ability to independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with senior attorneys and support staff. You will work on cases through all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, strategy development, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation.

Recognized nationally for its commitment to excellence, diversity, and collaboration, WSHB offers attorneys the opportunity to work with experienced litigators across multiple offices and practice areas while enjoying the flexibility and collegial atmosphere of a modern law firm.

Responsibilities:

• Manage civil litigation defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Prepare case analyses, litigation plans, and status reports for clients and insurance carriers.
• Develop and implement case strategy.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial proceedings as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and motion practice.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Trial experience is a plus.

WSHB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• Employee discount programs
• Bonus opportunities