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Appellate Attorney
CH

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Requirements

Job Requirements:
*Experience in legal research and legal writing
*Experience in using Westlaw
*Ability to make an argument in a courtroom
*Ability to write persuasive appellate and trial court briefs
*Strong knowledge of Texas law and procedure and federal procedure
*Ability to provide appellate support to trial counsel during trial
*Ability to travel as required
*Ability to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of potential new cases
*Ability to collegially work as part of a team.
*Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications:
*Graduate of an accredited law school and a member of the Texas Bar Association
*5+ years of experience as an attorney with an emphasis in Appellate Litigation
*Knowledgeable of legal principles, practices and proceedings
*Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, etc.)
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
*Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently and as part of a litigation team
*Strong organizational, reasoning and research skills
*Strong attention to details

Description

Law firm is seeking an experienced Appellate Attorney with 5+ years of litigation experience to join their team.

Associate Attorney
KO

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Requirements

Law firm is seeking Associate Attorneys with with 8-10 years of experience and another with 4-8 years of experience in personal injury litigation, preferably on the plaintiff side. Deposition experience is a must. Trial experience is preferred. Law school ranking and top tier a big plus. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Description

Two Associate Attorney positions!

Associate Attorney
LH

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Requirements

Associate Attorney should have 3-5 years of experience, ideally in Public Law. Will consider real estate and/or transactional experience.

Amazing benefits!

Description

Downtown Houston law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney.

Associate Attorney
LH

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Requirements

Ideal candidate will have at least two to three years of litigation experience in the field of personal injury. Associate Attorney will be responsible for assisting with the litigation docket, helping with negotiations pre-litigation, and client handling. Associate Attorney must be comfortable with litigation, from filing to trial. First chair trial experience on at least a handful of cases is required. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a passion for client satisfaction and a proven drive to succeed and produce.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements:
- Juris Doctor degree (i.e. JD)
- Texas State Bar licensed
- 2-3 years Plaintiff's personal injury experience
- Results oriented, self-starter, with a high level of initiative
- Exceptional analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Must manage highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity
- Ability and willingness to "hit the ground running"
- Associate Attorney must have willingness to handle all aspects of litigation.
- Preferred Qualifications (Preferred, but not necessary.)
- Experience with Needles case management software

Description

Growing personal injury firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their team. This position is offering a negotiable base salary plus production related bonuses based on litigation cases worked and settled. Ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of litigation experience in the personal injury field.

Audit Manager

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B.A./B.S. degree; CPA license required
Minimum 5 years public accounting experience or equivalent including Four (4) plus year's supervisory experience. Experience may include working on SEC clients, public offerings, due diligence for M&As, operational reviews and risk management strategy as well as review/oversight of the financial audit work.

Candidate must demonstrate a thorough understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Public Company Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standards.

Solid interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to travel, if necessary, is required.

Description

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of multiple engagements.
• Provide recommendations with legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during the audit engagement.
• Demonstrate ability to share, relate and communicate technical and business knowledge across clients without violating client confidentiality.
• Perform planning activities related to assigned engagements and take significant role in designing engagement-specific audit approach.
• Thoroughly understand the clients’ operations, financial condition, industry and accounting systems.
• Supervise and lead the staff through counsel, guidance and coaching. Evaluate performance on client engagements.
• Provide leadership in the timely delivery of quality services that aim to exceed the expectations of clients.
• Review time and process client billings.
• Actively participate in leadership roles in professional and community organizations.
• Assist with recruiting activities to include campus recruiting along with referring experienced individuals to the firm.
• Participates in development of departmental training, methodology and tools.
• Seeks business development opportunities through new or existing relationships
• Demonstrates consultative service skills

Audit Senior

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Requirements

B.A./B.S. degree with required coursework to sit for CPA exam, CPA license preferred. Candidate must have solid accounting and audit skills, as applicable, strong quantitative, analytical and technology capabilities and possess demonstrated, thorough technical skills regarding applicable accounting and reporting standards in researching, completing and reviewing audit areas

3-5 years prior public accounting experience performing audits preferred, but will accept 1 year of public accounting/audit experience, compilations and reviews with a diverse industry background including supervisory experience; SEC experience is a plus.

Description

• Assist with engagement planning activities related to assigned engagements and assist in designing engagement-specific audit approach.
• Begin to perform the audit plan in more complex financial statement areas.
• Identify accounting, financial statement, and reporting issues, based on professional guidelines including U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Research accounting treatment for issues on audit engagements, propose solutions and consult with experienced staff as necessary.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments of varying sizes and complexity within given timeframe and budget.
• Develop and assist in the training of Associates; create an environment that fosters learning.
• Monitor and supervise progress of staff and interns, where applicable, and provide performance feedback as needed.
• Demonstrate a more than basic understanding of the financial statement preparation process
• Work closely with all experienced team members to identify and resolve issues encountered in executing engagement objectives through effective and timely communication.
• Work diligently towards acquisition of CPA license, if not already licensed.
• Demonstrate a more than basic understanding of the client’s operations and accounting system
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards.

Bankruptcy Legal Assistant
ST

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Requirements

Prior bankruptcy experience in a law firm required.

Description

Law firm is seeking a Bankruptcy Legal Assistant with 5+ years of experience to join their team. Must have experience in Chapter 11 reorganizations, asset purchases, litigation and filing in state and federal court. Must have prior bankruptcy experience in a law firm. Bankruptcy section desires recent/relevant corporate bankruptcy experience dealing with Chapter 11 and commercial litigation experience in federal court, relationships with court house personnel, and be very detail-oriented as well as being a great proof reader.

Corporate Legal Secretary
ST/JM

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Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years of related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, legal terminology and formats (legal documents).
Accurate typing of 60-70wpm
Excellent organizational skills
The use of good judgment and good interpersonal communication skills
Works harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
Exercises confidentiality and discretion
Proofreads accurately
Able to accurately classify, index, file and retrieve legal documents
Be proactive and detail-oriented

Mergers and Acquisitions , Energy and/or Tax experience a big plus.

Description

Corporate Legal Secretary must have at least 5 years of experience of corporate transactional experience to assist lawyers and other legal personnel with regard to document production and other various administrative tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Types, formats, edits and finalizes documents, including correspondence, memoranda, agreements, etc., in accordance with the Firm's document formatting standards, using a PC with a word processing package and other Firm software. Organizes clerical functions and work flow.
Enters, proofreads for accuracy and posts lawyers' time diaries on a daily basis (as received from assignments). Coordinates travel arrangements, including air, hotel and car for lawyers and clients. Processes lawyers' travel expenses. Proofreads all documents, correspondence, etc., to ensure accuracy of copy, grammar, punctuation and syntax. Checks to ensure accuracy of jobs sent to duplicating service. Receives, screens and transmits telephone calls, conference calls and messages to lawyers, clients and staff. Promptly processes incoming and outgoing mail and distributes upon receipt. Coordinates conferences, meetings and appointments for lawyers and clients. Schedules conference rooms and food service. Maintains the calendar of meetings and business trips for assignments. Apprises assigned lawyers of their schedules in advance of their commitments. Coordinates client billing with billing services, as needed. Performs a variety of secretarial functions, including processing new client/matters and expense reports, preparing notebooks and exhibits, etc. Performs other work related duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates.

Coverage Specialist Attorney
JM

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Requirements

The legal work that is expected and already completed and accomplished includes the items listed below.

1. Litigation experience;
2. Taken many fact and expert witness depositions;
3. Prepared for and attended mediations;
4. Appeared before various courts/judges handling and presenting arguments for and against various motions filed by you and respond to those filed against our clients;
5. Prepared and filed a multitude of normal insurance defense practice motions including MSJ’s;
6. Second chaired trial(s);
7. First chair trial experience is a bonus;
8. Able to handle files from beginning to end,
9. Able to support partners on their files including various projects related to their cases;
10. Will work independently, as well as part of a defense team;
11. Your goal is to bill 180 hours a month;
12. Strong legal research and writing skills required;
13. Be a self-starter; and
14. Be proactive.

We offer an above market competitive salary based on your specific experience and if you meet or exceed these minimum requirements!

Description

Law firm is seeking to add a skilled Coverage Specialist Attorney to join our team of trial attorneys.

Legal Billing
ST/CH

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Four long term temp positions available!!

Must have experience in Aderant and/or Elite billing software.

Description

Law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Billing Clerk.

Legal Secretary
ST

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Requirements

Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills are needed.
Excellent organizational skills

Description

Law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support busy Partner. Ideal candidate will be innovative, bright and be able to think outside the box. Legal Secretary will be collaborating with Business Development on rate sheets, budgets and client proposals. Environmental experience is a big plus. Legal Secretary must be a team player, doing whatever needs to be done to support the team and make them successful.

Litigation Paralegal
CH

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Requirements

Bachelor's degree; paralegal certificate; 4+ years of recent law firm experience as a commercial litigation paralegal. Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in the entire Microsoft Office suite, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Overtime as needed, so candidate must be available for overtime.

Employment and maritime experience a plus.

Description

Law firm seeks a motivated, Litigation Paralegal with 4+ years of law firm experience. Litigation Paralegal will also maintain electronic databases; organize and maintain large volumes of correspondence; perform case docketing; collect and manage document productions; coordinate deposition logistics and assist attorneys with deposition prep; draft pleadings; and perform legal research. Previous experience preparing for and attending trial and supporting attorneys in the courtroom required. Federal courts experience is a must. Commercial litigation and Trial Director software experience strongly preferred.

Litigation Paralegal
JM/CH

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Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision and coordinate multiple projects;
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to locate specific items on the internet;
• Strong writing and editing skills;
• Flexibility for overtime as needed.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Five (5)+ years of litigation experience in a law firm or equivalent;
Paralegal certificate a plus
Labor and Employment and/or Construction litigation a plus

Description

Law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of experience to join their team. Litigation Paralegal will:
• Assist with document retrieval, review, organization, and production;
• Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and research;
• Cite-check and edit legal documents;
• Write concise memoranda to summarize research results;
• Maintain a database of client advisories;
• Maintain document, transcript, and work product databases;
• Assist with trial site preparation and attend trials;
• Conduct legal research;
• Organize and prepare exhibit lists and/or privilege logs;
• Coordinate work with outside document/litigation vendors, including adherence to strict deadlines;
• Maintain minimum 1,500 hour annual billable requirement;
• Maintain confidentiality of client information;
• Other duties as assigned.

Patent Prosecution/IP Litigation Paralegal

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Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years work experience in a law firm environment doing patent prosecution/IP Litigation. Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate is required. Personal attributes needed for this position are: strong work ethic, strong execution skills, excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational, decision-making skills, and problem solving skills, being reliable and a self-starter, having the ability and desire to learn new databases and strong attention to detail.

Description

Law firm is seeking an experienced IP Paralegal with 5+ years of experience doing patent IP work in a law firm to prosecute US, PCT and foreign patent applications. This position will provide support for all levels of attorneys in a highly motivated team environment. Ideal candidate is one who has excellent interpersonal skills, is an independent thinker, has strong attention to detail and one who is highly professional and polished.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Manage attorney dockets and work on extensive US and foreign patent portfolio's under the direction of multiple attorneys.
• Knowledge of domestic and foreign (PCT) electronic filing documents (EFS - Web, WIPO, use of PAIR etc.), deadlines and requirements. Copyright is an
essential component of this position.
• Knowledge of USPTO rules, procedures and filings.
• Work with inventors/clients to obtain signatures on declarations, assignments and powers of attorney.
• Previous experience with document management system. Review and confirm docket entries for PTO and foreign associate communications and report same to clients.
• Ability to proofread materials for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
• Must have strong project management skills, detail oriented and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of direct client interaction.

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