Trial Attorney Job at Porter Law Firm, Houston, TX

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  • Porter Law Firm
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

 

OVERVIEW

Established in 2009, Porter Law Firm provides a full range of legal services for everything from business, real estate, corporate development, litigation, to tax and estate planning. While we bring incredible depth and breadth of experience representing our clients and their legal matters, our passion is our ability to offer our clients not just legal representation, but a strategic partner committed to understanding their needs and safeguarding their assets. This is why so many of our clients return to us —they understand the benefit of a personalized, hands-on approach to representation. 

THE POSITION

Porter Law Firm currently seeks a commercial litigation attorney with more than three years of experience in commercial litigation, with an emphasis on complex commercial litigation issues (trial experience is a plus). Candidates must possess excellent credentials and strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills, along with being comfortable making oral arguments, taking depositions, and conferring with clients. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who also works well in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

  • The ability to independently evaluate and manage a caseload
  • Working closely with other attorneys and staff on assigned legal projects
  • Regularly handling court appearances and depositions
  • Handling mediations
  • Written and verbal communications with clients
  • Conducting research, investigating facts, and developing legal arguments from a variety of sources

REQUIRED QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Admitted to practice in the state of Texas
  • 3+ years of commercial litigation experience
  • Trial experience required, first-chair trial experience strongly preferred
  • Superior written and oral communication skills
  • Legal project management experience
  • Able to maintain a full-time, in-person working schedule 
  • Able to manage multiple cases at once

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

Opportunities abound at Porter Law Firm to have a meaningful impact and drive growth, profitability, and sustainability. 

 

Brad Porter is in his 13th year as owner and managing partner, and with his vision and leadership, the firm continues to grow and evolve in both reputation and services. It will be critical for this individual to be able to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities, delegate when necessary, and maintain open lines of communication to the executive level.

BENEFITS

Full-time position, paid time off, collegial working environment, competitive salary DOE 

Job Tags

Full time,

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