Role OverviewHawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking a well-rounded, highly-motivated litigation attorney with at least 1-4 years of experience for its Dallas, Texas office. The successful candidate will be a part of a national team of 300 lawyers and professional staff spread across ten offices. The team represents a variety of clients from global corporations to small local businesses and individual clients in high-risk litigation and business disputes across the country and U.S. Territories.
What You Will Do
The successful candidate will be responsible for trial preparation, including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interviews, and witness preparation. They will also be responsible for research, drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates, and attendance at depositions, hearings, and/or mediations.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines. They must be a client-focused mentality, take initiatives, and welcome challenges. They will have the ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team.
Requirements
- Actively licensed and in good standing with each state bar
- Previous litigation experience required
- Participation in law review and/or moot court and prior deposition experience are a plus
- Excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical, and communications skills
- Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
- Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
- Client-focused mentality
- Takes initiatives and welcomes challenges
- Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Plan
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Profit Sharing
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