Contract Litigation Attorney

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Job description

LHH is seeking an experienced litigation attorney for a long-term contract assignment for a well established law firm in the Houston area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting legal documents such as pleadings, maintaining their own case load and providing strategic legal analysis, and appearing in court for various hearings. Successful candidate should feel comfortable communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and handling all phases of litigation case load with little supervision, ensuring progress for clients

• Analyze and issue spot

• Draft legal documents such as pleadings

• Attend hearings and trial

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• JD, Active Bar License

• 2+ years of litigation experience in Texas State Courts

• Excellent written communication, with experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery, drafting and arguing motions,

• Experience defending depositions and preparing cases for trial

• Strong research skills

• Technology proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience in insurance coverage, insurance defense or commercial litigation matters preferred

If you are interested in this contract position with a great firm in Houston, Texas please apply today!

Candidate must live in Texas.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $50.00 to $70.00 per hour

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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