Attorney Defense Litigation (48572)

Spearhead Staffing - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The position is for a defense litigation associate at a reputable law firm in Houston, TX. The role involves working closely with partners and senior associates on serious personal injury defense lawsuits and complex commercial litigation matters. The associate will be responsible for various tasks throughout the litigation process, including legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and participating in trials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all stages of litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda and briefs on a variety of legal issues.
• Work collaboratively with partners and senior associates to develop and implement litigation strategies.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel in a professional and effective manner.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure that they are completed accurately and on time.
• Demonstrate discipline and attention to detail in all aspects of work, including time management, organization, and document review.
• Attend and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with excellent credentials (top 25% of class preferred).
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of defense litigation experience, including deposition and courtroom experience.
• Demonstrated desire to try lawsuits and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Clerkship experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work with experienced trial lawyers on complex and high-stakes matters.