Job Description
Job Description
Our growing firm is seeking a senior attorney with Big Firm experience who can handle a diverse caseload across several industries, work independently, and zealously represent clients both in and out of court. Our Law Firm exists to bring a better future to business owners who may be operating without full regard to the legal strategies necessary to protect their hard-earned dollars. Our role is to foster a community with clients to have relationships with real people who are creating jobs in the community.
If you think small business owners are the engines of growth of America, please keep reading! To be considered, you should have solid trial experience and be willing to assist in mentoring our newer associates, contributing to the proper functioning and continuous improvement of the production of the Law Firm, have fun doing it, and with a lighter billable hour caseload that will allow you to have time with your family.
Your excellent communication and writing skills will come in handy, especially if you also take into account the emotional needs of the clients. We offer incentives as well. Reach out to us today if this opportunity sounds ideal for you.
Compensation:
$185,000 yearly
Responsibilities:
* Keep apprised of changes to local, state, and federal statutes and laws
* Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests/responses
* Counsel associates to resolve or prevent conflicts
* Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
* Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings
Qualifications:
* Persuasive writing skills and verbal communication skills are critical, along with time management and interpersonal skills
* Prior experience representing clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration
* Bachelor’s degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (such as an LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree)
* Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
* 7 - 10 years of experience as a litigation attorney for business, construction, or real estate litigation
* At least 10 jury trials as first chair or leading attorney
About Company
At San Miguel Attorneys, P. C., our main objective is to assist clients in obtaining a better future by anticipating and resolving business disputes and fostering and protecting business opportunities.
On the litigation side, we help clients sue and fight cheaters, fraudsters, and irresponsible parties via practical, results-oriented litigation with the business owner's best interest in mind. On the transactional side, we represent businesses in Texas and Mexico through the creation, development, and protection of strategically conceived corporations. We draft contracts, establish real estate investment strategies, and serve as fractional Chief Legal Officers.
Our office is located in The Woodlands, a suburb north of Houston, Texas. We also participate in and represent businesses in Mexico.