Description:
Baker & Patterson, LLP is seeking an ambitious Associate Attorney with one to three years of litigation experience who wants to become an exceptional trial lawyer. This is an opportunity to gain meaningful courtroom experience, work directly with experienced trial attorneys, and take ownership of significant litigation responsibilities from the beginning of your career.Unlike many larger firms where junior associates spend years reviewing documents or handling narrow assignments, our associates actively participate in every stage of litigation. If you are looking for a position where your work matters, your writing is read, and your advocacy is developed, we encourage you to apply.
About Baker & Patterson
Baker & Patterson is a respected Texas litigation firm representing businesses, insurers, healthcare professionals, manufacturers, and other clients in complex civil litigation throughout Texas. Our attorneys handle challenging matters involving corporate defense, product liability, commercial disputes, catastrophic personal injury, and toxic torts.
We believe exceptional trial lawyers are developed through responsibility, mentorship, and experience. As an Associate Attorney, you will work directly with partners and clients while handling sophisticated litigation matters. Responsibilities include:
- Drafting motions, responses, pleadings, and legal memoranda.
- Conducting legal research and developing litigation strategy.
- Managing written discovery and preparing discovery responses.
- Taking and defending depositions.
- Preparing witnesses and experts.
- Appearing at hearings and court conferences.
- Assisting with mediation preparation and negotiations.
- Preparing cases for trial and participating in trial proceedings.
- Communicating directly with clients, opposing counsel, and experts.
- Managing an active litigation docket with increasing independence.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates should possess:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in Texas.
- One to three years of civil litigation experience.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding oral advocacy and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
- Professionalism, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
- Direct mentoring from experienced trial attorneys.
- Meaningful courtroom and deposition experience.
- Significant drafting and motion practice responsibilities.
- Client interaction from the beginning of your practice.
- Opportunities to develop trial strategy.
- A collaborative environment that values initiative and professional growth.
- A clear path toward becoming a highly skilled litigator.
