The Ruiz Law Firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced personal injury attorney to join our legal team. We are seeking an attorney who has grit and determination to help achieve the positive results our clients deserve. This position is for serious candidates only who are willing and able to work out of our Pearland office. The Ruiz Law Firm has earned a distinguished reputation for providing clients with the highest level of communication and professionalism. We have amazing results in personal injury, criminal and immigration law. We also provide services in probate and family law, and many cases deal with aspects of constitutional law. This position is for a civil litigator who can add value to the firm with their tenacity and experience. We've seen exponential growth in the past few years and we're ready to add a qualified litigator to our ranks. If you're ready to help us fight for our clients and win big cases, we look forward to meeting you soon!
Benefits/Perks
- Careers Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our law firm. In this role, you will provide legal counsel, perform legal research, draft documents, and update and maintain files. You will gain experience and collaborate with our attorneys. This position is ideal for someone seeking to develop and grow in their law career.
Responsibilities
- Manage case load including personal injury and civil cases
- Case collaboration with paralegals and staff attorneys
- Prepare petitions, briefs, motions, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research
- Prepare for and attend legal proceedings
- Provide legal counsel in conjunction with senior associates
- Negotiate on behalf of clients
- Maintain detailed and accurate client records
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school and bar exam
- Spanish language fluency (a plus but not required)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients
- Experience with personal injury, accident litigation and negotiations
- Experience with civil/ federal litigation