Contract Attorney - Defense Litigation (54909)

Our client, a highly regarded Houston area law firm, seeks a defense litigation associate who possesses a strong desire to try lawsuits, displays

a

disciplined

work

ethic,

and

takes

ownership

of

tasks

assigned

to

them.

As

a

contract

litigation

associate, you

will

work

closely

with

partners

and

senior

associates

on

serious

personal

injury defense

lawsuits

and

complex commercial litigation matters; conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, draft discovery requests and responses, review documents and oversee their production, depose (and sometimes

prepare

others

to

depose)

fact

and

expert

witnesses,

participate

in

strategy

sessions,

prepare cases for trial, and actively participate in trial.

Responsibilities:

Assist

with

all

stages

of

litigation,

including

pleadings,

motions,

discovery,

and

trials. Conduct legal research and

draft memoranda and briefs on a variety of legal issues.

Work

collaboratively

with

partners

and

senior

associates

to

develop

and

implement

litigation

strategies. Communicate with clients and opposing counsel in a professional and effective manner.

Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure that they are completed accurately and on time. Demonstrate

discipline

and

attention

to

detail

in

all

aspects

of

work,

including

time

management, organization, and document review.

Attend

and

participate

in

depositions,

hearings,

and

trials

as

needed.