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Associate Attorney Location: US-TX-Georgetown Jobcode: t6025j Email Job
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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY JOB DESCRIPTION Goddard & Hoing, P.C. is a criminal and family law firm in Georgetown, Texas. We are now accepting applications for a full-time associate attorney to litigate cases in Williamson County, Texas
QUALIFICATIONS Ideal candidates will have 0-3 years of litigation experience handling: Family law matters including divorce, enforcements, modifications, child support;
Criminal law matters including State & Federal misdemeanors and felonies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Juris Doctor of Law, (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school; A license in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas; PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Working knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the Texas Rules of Evidence, the Texas Penal Code, and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; Proven experience providing a high standard of service and professionalism to clients, especially when there are emotional challenges; Desire to think outside the box and work to find new solutions to fit a client's legal needs; Experience with discovery, mediation, trial work, and mental health issues is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, TX eFile procedures, Dropbox, TXDOCS, Clio, and Adobe Acrobat Strong ethical standards, work ethics, interpersonal skills, and willingness to learn and grow professionally; Possess high-level verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with clients, attorneys, contractors, and employees; Self Motivated; Attention to detail and strong organizational skills; Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: Managing a caseload and the professional legal staff assigned to assist your cases; Drafting pleadings, motions, and orders; Trial work; Meeting all deadlines, including those placed on short notice (as the case requires); Appearance in court; Performing legal research using Lexis and other platforms; Interviewing witnesses and working with experts on cases; Preparing for trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations; Assisting Senior Attorneys in complex cases.
If this job matches your skills and you are interested in joining our team, please apply with your resume and references. New graduates are welcome to apply.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS We offer a compensation package that includes: Base Salary: $60,000 with an unlimited earning potential predicated on a percentage of cases secured by Associate.
Annual bonus Paid professional dues and CLE Flexible work environment Vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Mentoring and professional development Partnership opportunity
Company Description Why Work Here? This firm puts people first and we take care of our own: high earning potentials, complex cases, and a great work-life balance. We are a newly organized law firm that was formed at the end of 2023 from the merger of two experienced and distinguished sole practitioners who, between them both, have over 40 years of experience in criminal and family law. Goddard & Hoing, P.C. is a litigation practice with over 80% of time spent in the courtroom.
We are proud of our stellar reputation and continue to provide excellent legal services and honest business practices to our clients. We are looking to add great people to our team. If this opportunity sounds like a good match, we'd love to hear from you.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to (link removed)> NOTE: All inquiries will be maintained in strict confidence.
Goddard & Hoing, P.C.
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