Boulo Solutions is sourcing candidates for a mid sized law firm in Houston, TX looking to hire a Litigation Attorney to join their growing team. If you have 5 years plus experience in Business Litigation we want to talk to you!
Location: Firm is in Central West Houston
Benefits: Benefits: 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance
Salary: Open based on experience (can be discussed on initial interview)
We are seeking a skilled Litigation Attorney to join our client's legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various legal areas and possess exceptional writing and research skills. The role will include special emphasis on commercial litigation from case inception, discovery and motion practice through mediation or trial. The qualified candidate will have previous courtroom experience with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to accept significant responsibility and manage a challenging workload within a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in civil litigation and other legal proceedings
- Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Conduct legal research on various issues
- Provide legal advice to clients on litigation matters
- Collaborate with other attorneys and legal staff on cases
- Analyzing, researching, and drafting briefs addressing sophisticated legal issues on complex litigation, ranging from state and federal court motions to dismiss, summary judgment, motions to compel, and appeals
- Drafting pleadings
- Preparing discovery, briefing, and research
- Making court appearances for hearings and trials
- Participating in administrative hearings before OSHA, Texas Medical Board, Centers for Medicare Services, and other state and federal agencies
- Attending depositions
- Conducting administrative hearings
- Conducting mediations
Requirements for consideration:
- Lead in evidentiary hearings
- Experience leading Temporary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order hearings
- Good standing with the Texas State Bar
- At least 5 years of prior experience at a regional or national law firm or an outstanding local firm
- Proven track record of experience in successful complex commercial litigation
- At least 3 years of trial experience
- Lead in depositions of both fact and expert witnesses
- Lead in mediations
- Practice in both State and Federal courts
Required Skills:
- Proficient in legal writing and drafting
- Experience in Business litigation, Estate Planning, Family Law, Immigration Law, Securities Law, and Workers Compensation Law is a plus
- Familiarity with Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis for legal research
- Knowledge of Legal Administrative procedures
- Strong understanding of Legal Drafting techniques
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