Description:
Description:Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Grade or Range: Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Reports to: Partner
Summary:
Olson and Olson, LLP is seeking an attorney to work in its litigation practice group offering hands-on work through all stages of litigation. The attorney will be mentored to develop their own docket, interface with the client, investigate facts, take depositions, draft motions, draft discovery requests/responses, and prepare cases for settlement or trial. This position is for a 100% litigation practice. Our firm has cases in every District Court in Harris County and you will have the opportunity to practice in each of those courts, in a team environment, that wants you to succeed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Initial file review and evaluation of petitions of assigned cases
- Draft legal documents such as briefs, motions, pleadings, and appeals
- Investigate facts of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly
- Resolve cases through settlement or trial/appeal
- Make appearances before Texas District Courts
- Participates in marketing and networking activities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Civil litigation - knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence
- Mock trial experience a plus
- Legal research and analysis
- Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules
- Good communication skills to correspond to/with counsel, clients, and courts
- Self-motivated – Goal Oriented
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency with MS Office tools and Adobe Acrobat
- Experience in Prolaw case management software a plus
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited law School
- Licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- 0-2 years legal experience at a law firm or governmental agency
- Litigation and trial experience preferred
