What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate position at Platt Richmond?
Platt Richmond is seeking a litigation associate to join our robust and growing practice in Dallas. This attorney will be responsible for assisting the partners and senior attorneys in all facets of general commercial litigation cases including legal research and writing, strategy development, hearings, depositions, and trial preparation and attendance. This position will have direct client interaction and organizational involvement is highly encouraged. We are looking for two to four years of experience with this type of practice.
We offer a positive work environment with employees who work well together and great benefits (including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) and profit-sharing program, health/vision/dental insurance, and parking). We offer competitive salaries which include opportunity for discretionary bonus, formulaic bonus, and paid origination credit.
Platt Richmond is a highly successful and rapidly growing law boutique headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded by entrepreneurs who previously worked in large, national law firms, Platt Richmond is dedicated to helping other entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the complexities of commercial real estate deals, business transactions, investment funds, business succession planning, business litigation, employment law, bankruptcy, and intellectual property.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Draft motions, discovery, and legal briefs
- Assist in and take fact and expert depositions
- Assist with and argue claim construction
- Appear for court hearings
- Assist in developing litigation strategy
- Trial preparation and practice
Requirements and Qualifications:
- 2 to 4 years of proven experience with commercial litigation cases
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook
- J.D. and Texas Bar Admittance
- Genuine, authentic personality
- Confidence
Perks:
- Collegial atmosphere of hard-working but fun-loving partners, associates, and staff
- True work-life balance; 1700 billable hour requirement
- Dedicated paralegals and support staff
- Support for your business development initiatives
- Opportunity to make partner