Attorney

About the job

• Minces Rankin PLLC is a firm that emphasizes commercial litigation and employment law matters but also handles other high-stakes litigation outside these areas. Among our priorities is to try to help the good guys and chase the bad guys whenever possible.
• We represent individuals and businesses and work on both sides of the docket.
• Though we are a small firm, our work product mirrors what you would expect to see at a multinational, white-shoe law firm.
• The work environment is fast-paced and requires constant multi-tasking.
• We are aggressive and innovative in our approach to litigation. We value creativity and thoughtful aggression and disfavor linear, lazy adherence to lame convention.
• Creativity, high standards, and powerful written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• The most important attribute we seek is an ability to generate powerful, winning work.
• Pay commensurate with qualifications, ability, and work schedule.
• We welcome candidates with not much or lots of experience so long as you have the fire, skill, and personality traits needed to support and expand our brand in the legal market.
• We offer competitive compensation, health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, monthly gym membership reimbursement (up to $50.00 per month), and a congenial work environment.

Duties

• Case development and fact investigation
• Analyze complex legal issues and formulating strategy
• Case evaluation and comprehensive client reporting
• Write motions, pleadings, written discovery requests and responses
• Write administrative charges (EEOC, TWC)
• Draft discovery that makes the other side sweat
• Review discovery responses and document production
• Prepare for and attend hearings
• Take depositions of parties, key witnesses, corporate representatives and designated experts (but not in the lifeless, mind-numbing way most attorneys take them)
• Assist in trial preparation and attend trial
• Manage cases, meet deadlines, and shift priorities depending on the needs of the firm
• Do what it takes to help clients win
• Maintain a detailed record of billable hours
• Periodic (but rare) out-of-town travel

Skills

• Strong organizational, oral/written communication, critical thinking, and time management abilities. You will be busy, and the position is fast paced.
• Technology proficient, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to type moderately fast without excessive mistakes
• Fluent written and spoken Spanish is a significant plus
• Must be deadline-aware and detail-oriented

Qualifications

• J.D. from accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in Texas
• Focused and analytically minded
• Detail-oriented, self-driven, and highly motivated
• Possesses strong research and writing skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bellaire, TX 77401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bellaire, TX 77401

Salary : $50 - $60,000