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
Olson & Olson, LLP offers a full range of benefits for full-time employees:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Profit Sharing Contributions to a 401(k)
- Bonus Program
- $50k Life Insurance Coverage
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- FSA & HSA Available
- Supplemental Life & ADD
- Long/short Term Disability
- Self-Contributory 401(k) plan
- Roth IRA Available
- Bar Dues Paid by Firm
- On-Site Parking Paid by Firm
Equal Opportunity Employer
Olson & Olson, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
