Remote Civil Litigation Attorney - 3+years expWaddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC • Dallas, Texas, United States
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Remote Civil Litigation Attorney - 3+years exp
Waddell Serafino Geary Rechner Jenevein, PC
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Dallas, Texas, United States
About
We are seeking an associate attorney to join the firm in its Dallas office with at least 3+ years’ experience in civil litigation. The Associate would act as part of a team handling the investigation and defense of tort claims against electric utility companies.
The associate attorney provides legal work and will collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants on civil litigation matters. The job responsibilities may include, among others, managing a docket of litigation files, which may include drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda and briefs, propounding and responding to written discovery, conducting legal research, preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, trials, reporting to clients, and communicating with courts and opposing parties.
Responsibilities
Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and legal codes
Manage all phases of discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, electronic document production, taking and defending depositions
Prepare legal briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and any other necessary legal documentation
Formulate legal strategy and case management
Appear in court for status, hearings, and trials
Work closely with other attorneys and team members on legal matters
Occasional work in the field as part of investigations
Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Minimum Qualifications
JD from an accredited law school
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas
3 years of prior civil litigation experience
Solid organization, communication and writing skills
Experience tracking and entering billing preferred
Previous work experience on civil litigation matters with focus on investigation and defense of tort claims preferred
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Work is performed in an office environment and involves everyday risks or discomforts, requiring normal safety precautions when performing work. Work involves some level of travel and fieldwork away from the office. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds.
Benefits Offered
In addition to a competitive salary and discretionary bonus, the firm offers a full complement of benefits for full-time employees, including health and dental insurance, HRA, HSA with employer contribution, tele-health and patient advocacy service, limited FSA, immediately available paid time off, paid garage parking or DART pass reimbursement, 401k with employer match, STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Vision insurance
Education:
* Doctorate (Preferred)
Experience:
* practicing law: 3 years (Required)
* civil litigation: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Dallas, TX 75201 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Languages
- English
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