Company name
BCG Attorney Search
Experience
4-20 yrs required
Profile
Dallas office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an associate attorney with 5+ years of experience in civil litigation matters with trial experience, preferably with a focus on commercial litigation and/or employment defense. The candidate will handle cases in commercial litigation, including insurance defense and employment defense. Will be handling a healthy caseload and is familiar with all aspects of the trial process, particularly drafting pleadings, motions, and notices, and working towards a resolution. Managing a docket of litigation files, which may consist of: Drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda and briefs, discovery demands and responses, conducting legal research, preparing for and attending depositions, and hearings, trials, and communicating with courts and opposing parties. Work independently while handling multiple files and supervising junior legal staff. Strategize, prepare for and attend conferences, hearings, trials, mediations, and arbitrations. Prepare pleadings and other legal documents such as motions, notices, and discovery requests and responses. Conduct legal research and prepare written documents including memorandums, motions, pleadings, and briefs. Attend court hearings and argue motions. Conduct corporate investigations, including interviewing, reporting, and presenting to clients. Coach and counsel junior associates and other legal staff on the performance of legal work and resolve conflicts. Must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas. Members of local Bar associations are desired.