Our client, a well-known defense firm is searching for a Paralegal with trucking litigation/insurance defense experience.
Responsibilities include:
Our client, an established law firm in Houston is seeking a senior level associate with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferrable in personal injury defense litigation. 1st or 2nd chair trial experience preferred.
Responsible for pleadings, motion practice, depositions, and trial.
The firm provides a highly competitive salary and benefits; for the right candidate there is possibility of partnership development.
Salary: depends on experience but they are very competitive to market
Bonus: issued at year end depends on billable hours
Billable Hours target: 1,800-2,100
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Simple IRA with Charles Schwab with 3% match semi-monthly
Please send resumes in MS Word format
Local full service firm law firm located in central Houston is adding a bilingual (Spanish) plaintiff attorney to their team.
Matters include commercial disputes, mass torts litigation, and personal injury litigation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Associate you will assist more Senior Associates and Partners in managing cases. This position’s primary focus is personal
injury.
• Maintain client relationships throughout the legal process
• Develop strategies in complex disputes
• Interpret and summarize legal documents
• Negotiate with outside parties on legal disputes and contractual issues
• Appear in a court of law, arbitration, or other judicial tribunal on behalf of the firm’s client
• Utilize knowledge of civil law principles and their application
• Understand research methods, rules of evidence and conduct of court proceedings
• Effectively deliver legal information in a workshop setting, hearing, or courtroom
• Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Interpret, understand, and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Write correspondence in a professional manner
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Prepare, present and conduct cases of law, equity and appeals thereof effectively
• Present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school
• Current Texas state bar admission
• 3 -5 years of experience
• Bilingual. Must be fluent in Spanish.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative, self-motivated, and highly professional
• 5%-10% travel required
• Values and thrives in team-based approach
• Has technical skills where new programs can be quickly learned
Our client, a Houston based law firm that’s ranked in Chambers and Partners Research of World’s Leading Lawyers and one of Houston's top real estate firms, is searching for a Corporate Associate with at least 4 years of experience.
The Associate will assist Shareholders in servicing corporate clients and entrepreneurs in various business matters including corporate formation and governance, restructuring, contract negotiations, private equity, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and general business matters. This includes mergers and acquisitions, private securities (including private placements and other sales and purchases of debt or equity securities); formation and representation of private equity funds, venture capital funds and hedge funds; entity selection and formation (including drafting complex limited liability company and partnership agreements and corporate charters having multiple classes of common and preferred stock); employment transactional agreements including executive employment agreements and incentive equity plans and general contract review.
The Associate will work with all of the Shareholders and work is rotated evenly! There's enough work that portable business is not necessary! Their billables are 1980 (versus 2300-3000 hours that some firms require)! They’re offering a very competitive base plus strong bonus potential and a hybrid work schedule. Excellent benefits including 12 weeks of paid pregnancy leave and 2 weeks paid paternity leave. This firm is very family oriented with attorneys and staff who have been at the firm for a number of years!
Our client, a Houston based law firm that’s ranked in Chambers and Partners Research of World’s Leading Lawyers and one of Houston's top real estate firms, is searching for a Real Estate Associate with at least 4 years of experience.
Ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of relevant experience. All areas of their real estate practice are booming, and they need at least one more person to handle the deal flow that we have regularly coming in.
The real estate group handles the following types of matters:
The associate will work with all of the shareholders and work is rotated evenly! There's enough work that portable business is not necessary! Their billables are 1980 (versus 2300-3000 hours that some firms require)! They’re offering a very competitive base plus strong bonus potential and a hybrid work schedule. Excellent benefits including 12 weeks of paid pregnancy leave and 2 weeks paid paternity leave. This firm is very family oriented with attorneys and staff who have been at the firm for a number of years!
Administrative Assistant
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assist with maintaining calendar.
· Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
· Assist with venue bookings for office team-building activities and holiday events.
· Assist with the hiring process, including but not limited to, performing reference checks, assist with onboarding, and coordinating training and Continuing Education programs.
· Assist with seasonal and yearly intern programs including training and support.
· Submit expense reports and reconcile Office Manager’s credit card statements.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities:
· Must have strong interpersonal skills.
· Have well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively communicate with colleagues.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and high-level of professionalism.
· Must have excellent time-management skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize.
· Deliver high-quality attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
· Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based environment as well as self-motivated to work independently.
· Willingness to adapt to changing demands.
· Have an upbeat, energetic, team player attitude.
· Highly proficient in MS Office/365 software (Word, Excel).
· Some travel and overtime may be required.
Education/Qualifications:
· High school diploma required.
· Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
· 3+ years’ experience in an administrative assistant or executive assistant role in a corporate environment.
Exciting New Role Created Due to Growth!
Duvera's client, a growing mid-sized Texas-based law firm, is seeking a highly skilled Legal Assistant with transactional experience in corporate or real estate law to join their dynamic team of attorneys.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills & Software Proficiency:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join a forward-thinking firm with great growth potential.
Assistant Contracts Manager position for Real Estate Development Company
Summary of Position
The Assistant Contracts Manager will collaborate with the Director of Contracts and Risk Management to execute the Legal Department’s short-term and long-term plan to improve operational efficiency in all aspects of in-house commercial contracting. This role will assist the Director of Contracts and Risk Management and collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, business leaders, and others to deliver superior service and maintain accountability.
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