Labor Employment Associate

4 weeks ago


Houston, United States CareerBuilder Full time

A well-known, Texas-based law firm, is seeking an experienced, motivated and detail-oriented self-starter

Labor and Employment Associate,

to join their Houston office. This associate will provide support to the

Labor and Employment litigation group

and other attorneys throughout the firm. The responsibilities include analyzing, communicating, researching and writing, and drafting legal documents. Will attend and take depositions, attend hearings, and work with the litigation attorney group to prepare and attend trials. The Associate will coordinate schedules with the litigation support staff and paralegals, communicate with parties and possess an analytical and logical mind and be able to resolve conflicts and relate well with others.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Requirements:
Ability to work under the supervision of the assigned attorney(s) and provide support to the litigation group.
Drafts legal documents such as notices, discovery, affidavits, subpoenas, preparing trial exhibits, correspondence and more for review and approval by an attorney.
Preparation of deposition summaries for use in mediation and trial.
Knowledge of e-filing procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate with clients, court personnel, counsel, third parties, private investigators, medical providers, experts, etc., and maintains regular contact with all parties.
Performs factual investigations and analysis of file data.
Ability to review and organize case records per firm procedures.
Must be highly organized and maintain electronic and hardcopy case files per firm procedures.
Consistent follow-through and ability and flexibility to multi-task and effectively balance priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Log and submit case time and expense billing for case files.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of attorneys, clients, customers, employees, vendors and the general public.
Provides monthly case updates to the supervising attorneys.
Communicates well, shows teamwork effort, and collaborates well with everyone you come in contact with.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Superior problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision while exercising sound and independent judgment.
Maintain competency through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest developments and CLE requirements.
Qualifications:
Must have graduated from an accredited Law School with a GPA in the top 33%.
Must be licensed to practice in Texas and in good standing with the Texas State Bar Association.
A minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of general commercial or labor & employment litigation experience.
Must know all aspects of litigation discovery.
Must have exceptional computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Software.
Experience working with various practice and case management databases (iManage) and timekeeping and billing systems.
Must possess excellent English communication skills with the ability to speak and write clearly and informatively and able to read and interpret information.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
The firm provides an excellent benefit package along with beautiful offices in Houston
Salary: Commensurate with experience

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