Litigation Associate (3 Years' Experience)
Hendershot Cowart P.C. is seeking a Litigation Associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our Houston office. The role will include special emphasis on commercial litigation from case inception, discovery and motion practice through mediation or trial. The qualified candidate will have previous courtroom experience with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to accept significant responsibility and manage a challenging workload within a fast-paced environment.
About Hendershot Cowart P.C.
Founded in 1987, Hendershot Cowart P.C. is a team of skilled business attorneys practicing complex business litigation and arbitration, health law, regulatory law, and OSHA defense. Our clients range from closely held small- and midsize businesses to publicly traded corporations and nationwide healthcare and retail organizations. We take pride in partnering with our clients for the life of their business, from start up to mature market leadership. We handle everything from small business disputes to multi-million-dollar, high-stakes complex litigation and arbitration.
Position responsibilities include:
Analyzing, researching and drafting briefs addressing sophisticated legal issues on complex litigation, ranging from state and federal court motions to dismiss, summary judgment and motions to compel and appeals
Drafting pleadings
Prepare discovery, briefing, and research
Making court appearances for hearings and trials
Participating in administrative hearings before OSHA, Texas Medical Board, Centers for Medicare Services and other state and federal agencies
Attending depositions
Conducting administrative hearings
Conducting mediations
Requirements for consideration:
Lead in evidentiary hearings
Experience leading Temporary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order hearings
Good standing with the Texas State Bar
Proven track record of experience in successful complex commercial litigation
At least 3 years of trial experience
Assist in depositions of both fact and expert witnesses
Assist in mediations
Practice in both State and Federal courts
Full salary and benefits based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
Houston, TX 77057 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Houston, TX 77057: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person