Associate Attorney

Harper Law Firm

  • San Antonio, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
  • Apply easily
Harper Law Firm is seeking a skilled and motivated litigation attorney to join our dynamic team. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide high-quality legal services to a large and diverse client base while working alongside experienced partners and dedicated staff who are committed to excellence.We’re looking for a legal professional with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The ideal candidate is not only capable of managing an active caseload but also eager to collaborate, contribute, and grow within a high-performing team.This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to build a meaningful career with a firm that values integrity, innovation, and camaraderie. If you’re driven to achieve exceptional results for clients and want to be part of something special, we’d love to meet you.Responsibilities:
In this role, the Associate Attorney will be expected to manage a full litigation docket with professionalism, initiative, and strategic focus. Core responsibilities include:
  • Effectively manage an assigned caseload, ensuring timely progression and strategic oversight
  • Conduct initial and ongoing client consultations, maintaining consistent and clear communication throughout the case lifecycle
  • Draft high-quality legal documents, including demand letters, pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses
  • Take and defend depositions in accordance with case strategy
  • Attend and conduct hearings, mediations, and other court-related proceedings
  • Perform legal research and draft memoranda to support case preparation and resolution
  • Collaborate with the legal team to develop and execute case strategies that drive results
  • Coordinate with paralegals and support staff to ensure organized, efficient case management
  • Participate actively in docket reviews and firm-wide meetings
  • Contribute to firm-wide development and operational initiatives
Qualifications:
  • Successful completion of accredited law school with Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree with 2 years of related experience
  • Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working in a law firm environment
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Litigation and trial experience preferred
  • Strong organizational and task prioritization
  • Strong analytical and legal writing skills
  • Actively seeks and implements feedback and works well with a team
  • Good standing with the State Bar of Texas
  • Personal commitment to a balanced and healthy lifestyle
About Company:
Harper Law Firm is one of the fastest-growing personal injury litigation law firms in Texas.If you feel like other law firms are using outdated methods that don't make sense, and your work is undervalued, you could be a great fit for our firm. We have a team-centered culture and believe in constantly developing our skills both professionally and personally in pursuit of the best versions of ourselves.

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