Associate Personal Injury/Litigation

Attorney (CONTRACT)

The Associate Attorney’s primary duty is to represent clients on behalf of the firm. The Associate Attorney should engage in high quality zealous advocacy for each client under the direction and supervision of the Managing Attorney. The Associate Attorney should exhibit familiarity with all subspecialties of their field, and will utilize this knowledge to successfully conclude cases, as needed.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Associate Attorney (Contract) position for the firm are as follows.

●       Consulting with clients to ascertain the details and merits of each case.

●       Conducting research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources.

●       Drafting legal documents, including reports, motions, pleadings, and other documents as needed.

●       Preparing cases for meetings, depositions, hearings, and trials

●       Representing clients at meetings, depositions hearings, and trials

●       Advocating for our clients’ positions in each case

●       Informing the Managing Attorney about salient developments in each case

●       Maintaining detailed notes depicting the attorney’s work on each case

●       Ensuring that data obtained during interactions with clients remain confidential and are stored securely

●       Reporting on hours spent on each assignment

●       Remaining abreast of changes to legislation

●       Maintaining an active online presence that presents the employee and the firm in a positive professional light and aligns with the core values, mission, and vision of the firm

Compensation: Starting $80/hour; Pay Negotiable

Required Education: Texas Bar Required

Years of Experience: 3+ 

Start: Immediate

This list may not be all-inclusive. The Associate Attorney, as with every employee of the firm, may be, from time to time, asked to participate in activities outside the scope of this agreement for the purpose of providing exceptional service to the firm’s clients and for the benefit of the firm. This position will become FULL TIME based on performance within 6-12 months of start date. To apply please send resume and cover letter to devenere@devenerelaw.com. SUBJECT LINE: “CONTRACT ATTORNEY HIRE”.