Trueline's client, a respected law firm specializing in property and business litigation, is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join their team in Texas. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse legal matters within a supportive team environment.
What You'll Do as the Associate Attorney:
- Conduct comprehensive legal research on property and business law topics
- Craft various legal documents, including discovery requests/responses, pleadings, and motions
- Engage in settlement negotiations with opposing counsel and parties
- Support client representation in court proceedings
- Collaborate closely with Partners on complex cases
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and litigation procedures
- Manage case files and maintain meticulous records
- Meet daily billable hour targets
You'll Succeed as the Associate Attorney if you Have:
- A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the Texas Bar
- At least 2 years of relevant legal experience (excluding most government and personal injury work)
- Strong litigation experience
- Exceptional research, writing, and negotiation skills
- Clear and persuasive communication abilities
- A drive for professional growth and development
Our Client Offers:
- Competitive salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 per year
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums (or cash alternative)
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Employee discount program
- Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging legal matters
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We want smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to apply only when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point in the job description, we encourage you to apply.