Description
West Mermis, PLLC is looking to hire a litigation associate with 2 to 7 years of experience for a full-time position. Located in downtown Houston, West Mermis represents clients throughout Texas. West Mermis is a full-service construction law firm that also provides commercial litigation services to its clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an associate desiring substantial client interaction, significant responsibility, and a team-oriented approach.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support to clients and assist attorneys
- Develop and maintain client relationships
- Prepare status reports and mediation memorandums
- Draft initial pleadings
- Perform legal research
- Draft and respond to written discovery
- Interact with clients to gather information necessary to respond to discovery requests
- Draft and respond to motions to dismiss, discovery motions, motions for summary judgment and other dispositive and non-dispositive motions
- Prepare draft witness deposition outlines and otherwise assisting lead lawyers in preparing for depositions
- Prepare drafts of witness lists, exhibit lists, motions in limine, jury charges, and other pretrial submissions
- Draft trial and post-trial briefs and motions
- Draft final arbitration hearing and post-hearing briefs and motions
- Participate in large-scale document review projects as part of pre-suit or internal investigations, discovery in pending matters, or responding to government requests
Total Rewards
We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, and retains talent through the following:
- Starting Base Salary Range: $150,000+, depending on experience
- Merit bonus opportunities based on annual billable hour requirement
- New business bonus opportunities for bringing in new clients
- Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401k plan + employer matching
- Gym membership
- Unlimited PTO offering
- WFH opportunities
- Professional development budget
- On-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities to continue your personal and professional development
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements
Qualifications
- 2 – 7 years of experience working as an attorney, construction experience a plus but not required
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Strong legal knowledge
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Ability to work as part of a team in a growing and thriving litigation group
