Description:
The Greenwood Law Firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our Houston office. Our firm offers an opportunity to work closely with clients and experienced attorneys on a diverse range of legal matters, including transactional law, civil litigation, and construction law.The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of legal experience and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities. Prior experience in transactional law, civil litigation, and construction law is welcome but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates strong legal fundamentals, initiative, and a genuine interest in learning our practice areas.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Manage civil litigation matters, including discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
- Draft, review, and revise contracts, agreements, and other transactional documents.
- Manage construction-related litigation, contract disputes, payment disputes, and other matters involving owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other industry participants.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other relevant parties.
- Participate in case strategy, legal analysis, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
- Manage assigned matters, monitor deadlines, and ensure timely completion of legal work.
- Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial.
- Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and other proceedings as needed.
- Evaluate settlement opportunities, assist with settlement negotiations, and prepare settlement agreements and releases.
- Maintain organized case files, accurate time records, and timely billing entries.
- Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to deliver efficient, high-quality legal services.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- 2–4 years of legal experience, preferably in a law firm environment.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in transactional law, civil litigation, and construction law.
- Willingness to learn new areas of law and develop practical legal expertise.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize deadlines, and work independently while recognizing when to seek guidance.
- Professionalism, sound judgment, integrity, and a commitment to client service.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal practice management software.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: 90k-110k (Based on experience)
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- Reimbursement of Texas State Bar dues.
- Full-time, in-office (Ability to work remote as needed)
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume describing your legal experience and why you would be a good fit for our firm.
We welcome attorneys who are intellectually curious, proactive, detail-oriented, and excited to build a well-rounded legal practice within a boutique law firm.
