Junior Associate

About the company:

Criminal defense and DUI cases make up about a third of the caseload. The firm also handles immigration work, including family petitions, work visas and naturalization. Family owned and operated since 1974.

Job summary:

Laredo Law Group is looking for a Junior Associate to join a small, steady team. Good fit for an associate with a few years of practice who wants more responsibility and real courtroom time. This position is on site in Laredo.

What you'll be doing:

• Attend client development events and bar association functions
• Manage a caseload of 40 to 60 active matters
• Advise clients on case strategy, risks and likely outcomes
• Report case status to clients, partners and insurance carriers
• Review contracts, wills, deeds or other transactional documents, depending on practice area
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery
• Take and defend depositions

What you'll need:

• 1-2 years of practice experience in the relevant area of law
• Valid driver's license for court appearances across the region
• Organized with a heavy caseload and many deadlines
• Licensed to practice in Texas and in good standing
• Deposition and motion practice experience

Nice to have:

• Existing book of business or client referrals
• Jury trial experience
• Law review or moot court experience

Pay and benefits:

$100,000-$122,000 annually

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with 4% match

Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Laredo Law Group LLC.