Description
Litchfield Cavo seeks several well-rounded, highly-motivated Attorneys with 3-5 years litigation experience and several Attorneys with 6+ years experience. Must be licensed to practice in Texas courts. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of litigation matters, including personal injury, trucking/auto, and premises liability for nationwide clients with a forward-thinking firm.
Our Houston, TX office is growing and actively seeking experienced Attorneys interested in advancing their career among our team of staff and attorneys who value open and honest communication and act with integrity and professionalism.
Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance litigation defense law firm. Our attorneys operate out of 23 offices, serving clients in more than 35 states nationwide. Collectively, we are a resource of experienced trial attorneys providing creative and responsive service.
Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and excellent benefits. Our dynamic office environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.
Requirements
The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the following:
- Proactively work independently and as part of a team;
- Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
- Ability to move from case to case;
- Knowledge of court procedures; and
- Have proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet.
Responsibilities include handling a variety different cases. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:
- Draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;
- Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;
- Conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
- Prepare and take depositions of parties and experts;
- Review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence;
- Assist with and participate in mediations, court appearances and trial; and,
- Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.
Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.
Litchfield Cavo LLP is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.
