Attorney at Harper Law Firm
San Antonio, TX
About the Job
Harper Law Firm is one of the fastest-growing litigation law firms in Texas looking to hire a driven, and entrepreneurial-minded attorney to help us deliver unmatched representation to clients. We need a big-picture thinker with a willingness to utilize innovative methods in their litigation practice. We have a team-centered culture and believe in constantly developing our skills both professionally and personally in pursuit of the best versions of ourselves.
The ideal candidate possesses a growth mindset and a background in competitive sports. The ideal candidate would have a strong desire to play a vital role in the long-term success of a thriving law firm. They understand lawyers are fierce advocates who are responsible for standing in the way of injustice entering the lives of those who cannot protect themselves. The ideal candidate possesses a tenacious passion for helping clients and strong negotiation skills.
This opening is an opportunity to get in early with a litigation firm making big waves. The candidate should have the desire to collaborate on a path toward partnership which will involve managing a team and generating cases. We win for clients, and we have fun together.
If you are someone who wants to go through the motions and do the bare minimum, this law firm is not for you.
Compensation is designed to be commensurate with performance and value. Attorneys effectively managing their docket should earn $170,000+. Partners managing a team should earn $300,000+.
Compensation:$170,000 DOE
Responsibilities:- Advise clients by weighing available options toward a successful outcome and plan a course of action
- Get the appropriate legal documents ready for clients, such as brief, motions, and pleadings, as well as correspondence
- Appear in court on behalf of clients and argue motions during legal proceedings
- Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies
- Manage administrative assistants, paralegals, and law clerks
- Manage a docket and stay offensive with pre-litigation and litigation files
- Conduct depositions, mediations, trial prep, trials, and hearings
- Handle motions and discovery
- Devise case strategy
- Negotiate with the insurance adjuster and defense attorneys
- Draft motions and petitions
- Report on case pipeline and quarterly KPIs
- All attorneys are responsible for legal operations consistent with the firm’s mission and values
- Candidates must currently be a member of their local bar association - active member preferred
- Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must
- Prior experience working in a law firm for a minimum of 1-2 years required
- Able to work independently while handling multiple files
- Required Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; representation of clients for at least 2 years a plus
- Strong leadership skills
- Litigation and trial experience preferred
- Strong organizational and task prioritization
- Strong analytical and legal writing skills
- Ability to adapt and perform in high-pressure situations
- Effective and thorough communicator
- Excellent writing skills
- Actively seeks and implements feedback and works well with a team
- Good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Personal commitment to a balanced and healthy lifestyle
Harper Law Firm is one of the fastest-growing personal injury litigation law firms in Texas.
If you feel like other law firms are using outdated methods that don't make sense, and your work is undervalued - you could be a great fit for our firm. We have a team-centered culture and believe in constantly developing our skills both professionally and personally in pursuit of the best versions of ourselves.