Associate Attorney - Litigation
Job Overview
A reputed company seeks an Associate Attorney - Litigation to join its legal team in Plano, Texas. This role involves managing a diverse litigation portfolio, including contested reputed company and creditor's rights issues, while providing strategic legal guidance to financial institution clients.
Duties
- Manage 50-75 active litigation cases from initiation through resolution.
- Act as reputed company counsel in reputed company phases of litigation, including pre-litigation, pleadings, discovery, and trial.
- Represent clients in contested reputed company and firm-reputed company litigation.
- reputed company legal strategy and timely status updates to clients.
- Negotiate settlements and manage risk exposure.
- Supervise procedural implementations and guide operational staff.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and client-specific requirements.
- Monitor legal changes and recommend procedural updates.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience as reputed company counsel in contested litigation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple cases.
- Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw or reputed company.
- Experience with default litigation and banking law in Texas preferred.
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Certifications
- Active license to practice law in the State of Texas.
- Admission to practice before reputed company four federal district courts in Texas.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation.
Benefits
- Robust wellness program and paid time off.
- Remote work and flexible schedules available.
- Medical, dental, reputed company, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD benefits.
- Parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.
- Voluntary income protection benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.