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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in civil litigation, trial advocacy, and case management, with a strong ability to draft legal documents and communicate effectively with clients. Proven track record of meeting billable hour requirements while managing multiple legal matters independently.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Active Texas Law LicenseStrong Civil Litigation BackgroundTrial ExperienceDrafting Legal DocumentsClient Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchCourtroom AdvocacyMotion PracticeDiscovery ManagementDeposition ExperienceNegotiationMediationCase Strategy DevelopmentPleadings DraftingLegal Memoranda Drafting
Soft Skills
Strong ConfidentialityProfessional JudgmentBilling Discipline
Industry Keywords
Civil LitigationProbate & Estate PlanningReal EstateBusiness TransactionsFamily LawGreater Houston AreaBillable Hours1099 Contractor
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide legal services across civil litigation and multiple practice areas
- Handle courtroom advocacy, trial work, motion practice, legal research and writing
- Manage discovery and depositions
- Conduct negotiation and mediation
- Develop case strategies and counsel clients
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and legal memoranda
- Independently manage multiple matters
- Attend courts in Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria Counties
- Meet approximately 160 approved billable hours per month
- Collaborate within a team-oriented law firm serving the Greater Houston area
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 8 years of legal practice experience
- Active Texas Law License
- Good Standing with State Bar of Texas
- Strong Civil Litigation Background
- Meaningful Trial Experience
- Courtroom Experience
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and legal memoranda
- Knowledge of at least 3 practice areas: Probate & Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business Transactions/Litigation, and Family Law
- Discovery and deposition experience
- Strong client communication skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple matters
- Ability to meet 160 monthly billable hours
- Ability to work as a 1099 contractor
- Ability to attend courts in Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria Counties
- Ability to work from the Houston area when needed
- Strong billing discipline
- Strong confidentiality and professional judgment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Primarily Remote Work Environment
- Competitive Billable Hour Compensation
- Flexible Contract Structure
- Exposure to Multiple Practice Areas
- Collaborative Team Environment
- Potential Full-Time Conversion