Associate Attorney Litigation
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Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Core Accountabilities
1. Litigation Execution Control
Accountable for theaccurateandtimelyexecution of assigned litigation work within procedural and legal standards.
This includes accountability for:
Drafting pleadings motions and discovery responses
Conducting legal research aligned with case requirements
Preparing case summaries and recommendations
Ensuring all filings meet court requirements and deadlines
Maintaining accuracy and completeness of legal documents
Executing assigned work without procedural deviation
2. Deadline & Risk Management
Accountable formaintainingstrict control over case deadlines and procedural requirements to prevent legal exposure.
This includes accountability for:
Maintaining calendar accuracy for all case deadlines
Tracking court dates filings and required responses
Identifyingand escalating potential deadline risks
Ensuring compliance with procedural rules
Verifying completion of all required filings
Maintaining audit-ready case timelines
3. Billed Production Control
Accountable for consistent generation and conversion of work into billed output aligned with firm production expectations.
This includes accountability for:
Maintaining consistent daily production activity
Capturing all time contemporaneously
Converting recorded time into billed work through proper documentation
Ensuring accuracy and completeness of billing descriptions
Managing workload to sustain billed production levels
Monitoring personal production against billed targets
4. Discovery & Deposition Execution
Accountable for progressing cases through structured discovery and fact development.
This includes accountability for:
Drafting and responding to discovery requests
Preparing for and conducting depositions
Reviewing and organizing evidentiary materials
Maintaining discovery documentation
Ensuring completeness of discovery responses
Coordinating with internal staff on case materials
5. Client & Case Communication Control
Accountable formaintainingaccurateandtimelycommunication related to case status.
This includes accountability for:
Providing case updates within defined timelines
Responding to client inquiries promptly
Documenting communications in case systems
Maintaining professional communication standards
Coordinating updates with partners whenrequired
Ensuring no gaps in communication continuity
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in Texas
- 3 years of civil litigation experience
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Drafting motions and discovery
- Depositions (taking and/or defending)
- Court appearances
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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