Junior Or New Law School Grad Litigation Associate Attorney

Fully Remote | Texas, California or Tennessee Newly Licensed – 0 to 1 Year of Experience Salary: Approximately $60-70,000

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Junior Litigation Associate Attorney

Fully Remote | Texas, California or TennesseeNewly Licensed – 1 Year of ExperienceSalary: Approximately $80,000+

A growing, technology-forward litigation firm is seeking a newly licensed or very junior Associate Attorney to join its expanding practice.

This is an ideal opportunity for a recent law school graduate awaiting bar results, a newly admitted attorney, or a first-year associate who wants to be trained from the ground up by experienced litigators while working in a 100% remote environment.

The firm’s core practice includes commercial litigation, insurance defense, insurance coverage and fraud investigations, while it is also expanding into estate planning, wills and trusts, business litigation, M&A/corporate matters and appellate work.

Who They’re Looking For

The firm is not focused on finding someone who already knows every aspect of the practice.

They are looking for someone who is:

Newly licensed or early in their first year of practiceA strong legal writerDetail-oriented and highly attentiveEager to learn litigation from experienced attorneysComfortable receiving hands-on training and feedbackInterested in eventually taking depositions, appearing in court and developing into a true trial attorneyEntrepreneurial and interested in growing with the firm long term

Candidates currently awaiting bar results may also be considered.

Why join us?

Compensation & BenefitsStarting salary: approximately $80,000+Compensation growth available for attorneys who perform well and take on increasing responsibility100% remoteApproximately 172 billable hours per monthHealth insurance contributionEmployer retirement contribution of approximately 3% annuallyOrigination opportunities and additional compensation potential

The firm is very open to increasing compensation for someone who hits the ground running and demonstrates strong performance.

Why Consider the OpportunityFully remote from day oneDirect mentorship from attorneys with decades of litigation experienceOpportunity to learn litigation from the ground upReal path toward depositions, trial preparation and eventual trial responsibilityExposure to both core litigation work and expanding corporate/business practice areasEntrepreneurial environment where junior attorneys can grow with the firmOpportunity to take on meaningful responsibility early rather than being one of dozens of junior associatesStrong fit for someone seeking a long-term home where performance can lead to increased compensation and responsibilityInterview Process

The interview process is conducted entirely remotely and typically includes:

Initial video interviewFinal interview with firm leadership / founder

This is particularly well suited for a new attorney who writes well, wants serious litigation training, and is looking for a fully remote firm where they can build a long-term career from the ground up.

Job Details

Who They’re Looking For

The firm is not focused on finding someone who already knows every aspect of the practice.

They are looking for someone who is:

Newly licensed or early in their first year of practiceA strong legal writerDetail-oriented and highly attentiveEager to learn litigation from experienced attorneysComfortable receiving hands-on training and feedbackInterested in eventually taking depositions, appearing in court and developing into a true trial attorneyEntrepreneurial and interested in growing with the firm long term

Candidates currently awaiting bar results may also be considered.

Bar Admission

Candidates should be licensed, or expecting admission, in one of the following:

TexasCaliforniaTennesseeThe Opportunity

The firm is intentionally looking for someone new and coachable who can be developed within the practice.

The successful candidate will work directly with highly experienced attorneys, including the firm’s founder, who has approximately 25–30 years of experience, and another partner with nearly 40 years of practice experience.

The goal is to develop someone who can eventually:

Independently manage litigation mattersDraft substantive motions, briefs and pleadingsConduct and defend depositionsPrepare cases for trialWork directly with clientsDevelop case strategyTake increasing ownership of mattersGrow alongside the firm as it expands into additional practice areasPractice Exposure

The firm’s existing work includes:

Insurance Defense LitigationInsurance CoverageInsurance Fraud RecoveryFraud InvestigationsHealthcare FraudCommercial LitigationCorporate & Business LitigationMergers & AcquisitionsSmall Business MattersEstate Planning

The firm describes itself as handling commercial litigation, insurance defense and fraud investigations on a coast-to-coast basis and uses a fully paperless, technology-driven environment.

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