What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate position at Pappas Grubbs Price PC?
Company Description
Pappas Grubbs Price PC is a Texas-based civil litigation defense firm known for providing effective, result-driven services at competitive fees. We focus on offering responsive, quality representation that meets the cost-sensitive needs of our clients. Our areas of practice include Commercial and Business, Construction Litigation, Environmental and Toxic Tort, Health Care, Insurance Law, Labor and Employment, Products Liability, and more. We build trust through teamwork and open communication, adapting our approach to fit the unique needs and goals of each client.
Location: Dallas
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an attorney with a minimum of 2 years litigation experience, preferably in a dynamic, insurance defense/commercial litigation practice. The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities will include management of an active case load throughout South Texas and the state. The attorney will manage reporting to the client and insured, coordination with experts when appropriate, drafting and responding to discovery, preparing insured and other parties for depositions, taking depositions, preparation for and appearance at hearings, drafting of motions and preparation and attendance at trial.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain client satisfaction including prompt communication before, during and after cases.
Conduct discovery, hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, administrative proceedings and similar proceedings as required.
Research the law applicable to cases or matters; draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions as required.
Remain current with developments in the law.
If requested, conduct settlement negotiations.
Effectively communicate and persuade using written and verbal skills.
Bill 160 hours per month.
Meet all deadlines in a timely manner providing completed work product to the supervising attorney sufficiently in advance of any deadline for constructive discussion of options.
EXPERIENCE
Litigation experience: 2 years (Required)
Transportation
Construction Defect
Premise
Computer and software proficiency required.
LICENSE
Active member of the Texas State Bar (Required)
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This is an indoor office environment and may require sitting and utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.
May be required to move items up to 20 pounds.
Overtime may be required to complete certain projects and meet deadlines.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time to complete job requirements.
Some travel to inspection sites, depositions, trials and arbitrations will likely be required.
Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
Excellent growth opportunity for the right candidate.
Additional Compensation:
Bonuses
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off