Associate Attorney

Harper Law Firm

Associate Attorney

San Antonio, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Harper Law Firm is seeking a skilled and motivated litigation attorney to join our dynamic team. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide high-quality legal services to a large and diverse client base while working alongside experienced partners and dedicated staff who are committed to excellence. We’re looking for a legal professional with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The ideal candidate is not only capable of managing an active caseload but also eager to collaborate, contribute, and grow within a high-performing team. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to build a meaningful career with a firm that values integrity, innovation, and camaraderie. If you’re driven to achieve exceptional results for clients and want to be part of something special, we’d love to meet you. Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: In this role, the Associate Attorney will be expected to manage a full litigation docket with professionalism, initiative, and strategic focus. Core responsibilities include: • Effectively manage an assigned caseload, ensuring timely progression and strategic oversight • Conduct initial and ongoing client consultations, maintaining consistent and clear communication throughout the case lifecycle • Draft high-quality legal documents, including demand letters, pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses • Take and defend depositions in accordance with case strategy • Attend and conduct hearings, mediations, and other court-related proceedings • Perform legal research and draft memoranda to support case preparation and resolution • Collaborate with the legal team to develop and execute case strategies that drive results • Coordinate with paralegals and support staff to ensure organized, efficient case management • Participate actively in docket reviews and firm-wide meetings • Contribute to firm-wide development and operational initiatives Qualifications: • Successful completion of accredited law school with Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree with 2 years of related experience • Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working in a law firm environment • Strong leadership skills • Litigation and trial experience preferred • Strong organizational and task prioritization • Strong analytical and legal 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 Compensation: $170,000 DOE yearly

    • Key Responsibilities:In this role, the Associate Attorney will be expected to manage a full litigation docket with professionalism, initiative, and strategic focus. Core responsibilities include: • Effectively manage an assigned caseload, ensuring timely progression and strategic oversight • Conduct initial and ongoing client consultations, maintaining consistent and clear communication throughout the case lifecycle • Draft high-quality legal documents, including demand letters, pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses • Take and defend depositions in accordance with case strategy • Attend and conduct hearings, mediations, and other court-related proceedings • Perform legal research and draft memoranda to support case preparation and resolution • Collaborate with the legal team to develop and execute case strategies that drive results • Coordinate with paralegals and support staff to ensure organized, efficient case management • Participate actively in docket reviews and firm-wide meetings • Contribute to firm-wide development and operational initiatives

  • Compensation
    $170,000 per year