Associate Attorney, Mid-Level

Juris Doctor (J.D.) with 3–7 years of experience.

Must be licensed to practice in Texas.

Case Management

• Manage assigned litigation matters from initial pleadings through discovery, hearings, and settlement or trial.

• Maintain organized and up‑to‑date case files, ensuring compliance with all rules of civil procedure and docket control orders.

• Track deadlines and prepare necessary filings in accordance with court requirements.

  
  

2. Legal Research & Writing

• Conduct thorough legal research on complex issues in business, probate, real estate, contract, and tort matters.

• Draft and revise pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.

• Prepare trial notebooks, deposition summaries, and exhibit lists.

  
  

3. Client Interaction

• Serve as a primary or secondary point of contact for clients on assigned matters.

• Provide timely case updates and explain legal strategy, procedural steps, and potential outcomes.

• Assist in developing practical solutions aligned with client goals.

4. Courtroom Representation

• Handle hearings, depositions, mediations, and settlement conferences both in person and via Zoom.

• Conduct oral arguments and examine witnesses under supervision or with co‑counsel.

• Support lead counsel in trial preparation and execution.

  
  

5. Collaboration & Teamwork

• Foster effective and open communication with attorneys and paralegals to streamline case progression.

• Assist senior attorneys with case strategy, research, and drafting.

• Maintain a respectful and courteous demeanor toward colleagues and clients while contributing to a professional, quiet and clean work environment.

  
  

6. Professional Standards

• Accurately track billable hours and enter time records promptly.

• Uphold the firm’s values, ethics, and standards of professional conduct with clients, opposing counsel and court staff.

• Remain current on developments in Texas civil procedure and relevant case law.