Litigation Attorney

The Litigation Attorney role provides new hire with the uniquely experiential opportunity to immerse themselves in the day-to-day bustle of a prestigious legal group's Litigation Department while demonstrating an ability to meet performance expectations. As you progress, growth opportunities become available based on performance. Our firm maintains a collegial work environment that prioritizes internal promotion, training, and professional development. We strive to see our employees grow!

We are seeking a candidate with the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, and produce accurate and high-quality work product in a fast-paced volume-based environment. The candidate will have experience conducting evidentiary hearings, researching legal issues, drafting motion practice, discovery, advocating for clients in court proceedings, and taking/defending depositions. Texas Bar Admission with 5 years of experience in State litigation.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with the firm's Texas creditors rights litigation practice
• Handle hearings in the state of Texas
• Monitor progress and develop strategies to bring files to resolution effectively and efficiently
• Provide status updates, legal analysis, and legal strategy recommendations to clients
• Handle a large caseload, including all aspects of matters from assignment to conclusion under the supervision of Senior Attorneys
• Comprehensive review of all conditions precedent to filing of the action, including review of loan documents, financials, and demand letters
• Draft and review pleadings and correspondence in connection with foreclosure actions
• Ensure all internal systems are updated to include findings, documentation, and recommendations
• Exercise the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism
• Safeguard compliance with local, state, and federal foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections requirements, as applicable

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong negotiation skills
• Superior time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Meticulous analytical skills - i.e. demonstrate an excellent ability to analyze corrective action opportunities and present recommendations
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Intermediate to advanced-level computer and general office skills

Required Education and Training:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Texas State Bar Membership
• Basic principles of Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control strongly preferred