Attorney

Attorney Position

We are seeking an attorney who can provide quality legal services to our large, diverse client base. Our ideal candidate will work passionately and effectively alongside our senior partners and staff to ensure a successful outcome for clients. Contact us today if you have outstanding research and writing skills, can handle a heavy caseload, and are comfortable using today's legal software!

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket and stay offensive with pre-litigation and litigation files
• Conduct depositions, mediations, trial prep, trial & hearings
• Handle motions and discovery
• 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
• Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
• Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their needs and determining a proper course of action
• Appear in court on behalf of clients and argue motions during legal proceedings
• Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
• Draft correspondence, legal pleadings, motions, and briefs

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• 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

• Jobseekers should be a member of their local bar association - active member preferred
• Strong knowledge of legal research programs such as Westlaw and Lexis products is required
• Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required
• Prior experience working in a law firm for a minimum of 1-2 years required
• Required Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; representation of clients for at least 2 years a plus

Compensation $170,000 DOE yearly About Harper Law Firm

Why Join Harper Law Firm?

• Work on meaningful cases where your contributions directly impact client outcomes
• Be part of a firm that is rapidly growing and building a strong reputation in Texas
• Clear opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility
• A collaborative, high-performance culture that values development and accountability
• A team that pushes each other to improve, win, and grow together

Harper Law Firm Core Values:

• Commitment to Excellence
• Win as a TEAM
• Exist to bring justice to clients
• We embody the highest degree of integrity
• Resilient
• Honesty and Truth