Associate Attorney

SANCHEZ LAW FIRM•Edinburg, TX

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanchez Law Firm is a busy Houston-based consumer law and civil litigation firm seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our Edinburg office. This is a full-time, in-office position for an attorney who is comfortable managing litigation matters and working directly with clients throughout the life cycle of a case. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of litigation experience and a strong working knowledge of consumer law and civil litigation. Candidates should be confident handling cases from pre-suit through trial and post-judgment proceedings, with the ability to independently manage deadlines, draft substantive pleadings and motions, conduct discovery, attend hearings, and communicate effectively with clients.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing
Minimum three (3) years of litigation experience
Knowledge and experience in consumer law and civil litigation
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Experience drafting substantive pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal briefs
Ability to independently manage a litigation docket, deadlines, and competing priorities
Strong oral advocacy and negotiation skills
Professional and effective client communication skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced law firm environment

Responsibilities

Managing cases from pre-suit demands through litigation, trial, post-judgment collections, and appeals
Drafting demand letters and pre-suit correspondence
Preparing case evaluations, summaries, and litigation strategies
Drafting pleadings, motions, responses, briefs, and other legal documents
Preparing, reviewing, and responding to written discovery
Taking and defending depositions
Preparing for and attending mediations
Preparing for and attending hearings
Preparing cases for trial and attending trial
Conducting legal research and preparing briefs and memoranda as needed
Evaluating evidence and developing case strategy
Negotiating with opposing counsel
Maintaining regular and professional communication with clients regarding their cases
Managing court deadlines, discovery deadlines, and other case-related requirements
Working collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and other members of the firm