Associate Attorney

Description

The Houston office of Brown Sims is looking for an Associate Attorney with 0 to 4 years of experience in civil/federal defense litigation and/or insurance coverage and defense. The associate will manage a diverse caseload, working closely with a supervising shareholder. A strong writing ability and work ethic are important. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Job Type:
•    Full-Time
•    In-Office position/Hybrid

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
•    Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
•    Long Term Disability Insurance
•    Life Insurance
•    401(k) with Employer Match
•    Paid Vacation
•    Paid Medical Leave (sick days)
•    Paid Holidays
•    Bonus
•    Parking

Practice Area(s):
•    State and Federal Litigation
•    Insurance Defense

 

Salary range will be provided during initial interview.
 

Qualifications

·      0-4 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.