Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Associate :

Litigation Attorney 1 – 3 years : (On-Site) Partner in the Houston office of Brown Sims is looking for an Associate Attorney with 1 – 3 years of experience in general civil and federal defense litigation;. The associate will manage a diverse caseload, working closely with a supervising shareholder on product, medical, premises liability, property damage and other types of cases.

The associate’s duties will include attending depositions, hearings and assisting at trial along with written discovery and motions practice. A strong writing ability and work ethic are important. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and highly competitive.

Position Requirements :

• 1 to 3 years of experience.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload from file inception to completion,
• Working collaboratively with supervising shareholder.
• Ability to draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Ability to draft and respond to discovery and to develop a discovery plan.
• Ability to develop and execute a litigation plan of action.
• Ability to communicate with clients and prepare initial and continually updated client reports; and
• Ability to participate in and conduct depositions, mediations, and court hearings.