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Toni Group, LLC

Attorney - Defense Litigation (48572)

Toni Group, LLC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


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

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:Assistwithallstagesoflitigation,includingpleadings,motions,discovery,andtrials. Conduct legal research anddraft memoranda and briefs on a variety of legal issues.Workcollaborativelywithpartnersandseniorassociatestodevelopandimplementlitigationstrategies. 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. Demonstratedisciplineandattentiontodetailinallaspectsofwork,includingtimemanagement, organization, and document review.Attendandparticipateindepositions,hearings,andtrialsas needed.Requirements:JurisDoctordegreefromanaccreditedlawschool with e

xcellent credentials (top 25% of class preferred).Admitted to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing.Minimumof

2 yearsof defense litigation experience, including deposition and courtroom experience.Demonstrateddesiretotrylawsuitsandabilitytoworkeffectivelyinateam-orientedenvironment.Excellent legal research and writing skills.Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work with experienced trial lawyers on complex and high-stakes matters.

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