Position: Associate Attorney (Civil Litigation)

Pay: Open, based on experience

Description: G.J. Chavez & Associates, P.C. is a small, boutique law firm in Plano, Texas that handle a wide-range of legal matters for our client(s). Our firm's mission is to devote ourselves in providing legal solutions tailored to the individual client(s) in an open, creative environment. Specifically, our core values (G.A.I.T.) are the Golden Rule, Accountability, Innovate, and Teamwork.

We are currently seeking to employ an Associate Attorney to work alongside our legal team in our office located in Plano, Texas. This is a great opportunity for a candidate interested in the legal field and willing to learn about litigation. The ideal candidate for this position will be self-motivated, hardworking and detail-oriented, highly organized, able to create solutions to legal problems and clearly communicate those ideas to the legal team and our client(s).

We provide competitive salary, based on experience, and benefits that include medical, vision, and dental coverage. In addition, you will have the potential to bonus monthly based on your billable hours. This position requires a candidate to be able to work Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Responsibilities:

• Draft legal documents.
• Provide legal analysis.
• Answer questions and give legal advice to client(s).
• Coordinate with other departments.
• Review cases files, identify key issues and facts, and prepare case summaries.
• Regularly handle court appearances, written discovery, motion practice, and depositions

Qualifications:

• Strong written and oral communication skills are needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook is required. Familiarity with legal terminology, LexisNexis, or Westlaw is preferred but not required.
• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, required.
• Must be admitted to practice in Texas.
• Bilingual preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Plano, TX 75023: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person