Job Description

We are hiring an Associate Attorney with a required 4+ years of experience in Business and Commercial Litigation for downtown Houston Law Firm.

Our firm was founded on a philosophy of building strong relationships with our clients. That philosophy has resulted in our steady growth since the firm began in 1995.

The Firm represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of commercial matters, including corporations, labor and employment, business, energy, oil and gas, probate and trust, real estate, and bankruptcy in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of complex commercial litigation matters from inception through trial or settlement
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, and mediation with witness responsibility
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
• Advise clients on business and legal transactions
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law

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ualifications:J

• uris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law schoolA
• dmission to the State Bar of Texas and in good standingP
• revious experience in a Law Firm environmentA
• bility to take and defend depositionsS
• trong analytical and problem-solving skillsA
• bility to build rapport with clientsE
• xcellent written and verbal communication skills

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enefits:G

• enerous Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, LTD/STDH
• SA Plan with monthly employer contribution for the HDHP Insurance PlanE
• mployer-sponsored 401(k) Plan with matchP
• aid Parking in Adjacent GarageS
• tate Bar Dues, Continuing Education paid by Employer

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• lease email resume to Carol Wooldridge, Firm Administrator, at cwooldridge@jdkglaw.com

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