Description:
Description:Position: Senior Counsel
Location: Houston or Dallas, TX – Hybrid
Position Overview:
Lydecker is seeking a Senior Counsel with at least 6 years of experience. This is a hybrid position, located in our Houston or Dallas, TX office. The associate should be admitted to practice in TX. The Senior Counsel (Of Counsel) will be handling a variety of cases, including the defense of construction defect, and general liability cases. If you possess a strong work ethic and want to work in our defense litigation practice group in Texas this may be the opportunity for you!
Job Requirements:
- This position requires a TX bar license in good standing.
- A minimum of JD from an ABA approved law school
- A minimum of 6 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in construction defect, general liability, bodily injury, premises liability, or products liability.
- Previous experience should include working on up to 15+ cases at once, attending and defending depositions, taking depositions, appearance in court, motion and discovery drafting; mediation and trial experience a plus but not required
- Computer skills: Has basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred. Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.
- Be self-motivated and a self-starter, work well independently, and possess strong client communication skills
- Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings when required
- Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
- Ethics: Keeps client and firm information confidential at all times; understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers
- Must be willing and able to bill
- Draft/review and respond to petitions/complaints, motions, and written discovery
- Attend hearings and meetings with clients when requested
- Prepare for and attend depositions
- Assist with preparation for mediations and trials
