Attorney

Company: Patel Anderson LLP
Location: South Houston
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

Patel Anderson LLP is a Houston-based law firm representing clients in the real estate, construction, lodging, and hospitality sectors, with a focus on commercial litigation, first-party insurance claims, franchise disputes, finance, and commercial real estate. Our attorneys bring firsthand experience as commercial real estate developers, hotel operators, and courtroom advocates, delivering practical legal advice and professional results tailored to the unique challenges of clients' industries.

We are committed to attracting and retaining top professionals who thrive in a culture of teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation.



At Patel Anderson, every team member is valued, empowered, and supported in their professional growth. If you are a motivated attorney seeking a long-term opportunity to excel in complex litigation, we invite you to apply for this position based in our Houston office.

Responsibilities:
--- Independently manage a commercial litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
--- Draft, review, and argue dispositive motions, pleadings, and other substantive legal documents.
--- Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and witnesses.
--- Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis of case law, statutes, and legal issues.
--- Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as necessary.
--- Regularly communicate with clients to provide updates, legal analysis, and strategic advice.
--- Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on complex matters, including trial preparation and case strategy.
--- Work closely with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel throughout all stages of litigation.
--- Manage discovery processes, including drafting discovery requests, responding to discovery, and handling e-discovery.
--- Deliver high-quality, client-centered service with responsiveness, professionalism, and attention to detail.
--- Maintain organized case files and meet all case deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

--- Graduation from law school with Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and experience in representing clients for at least 2 years
--- Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
--- Ability to use Microsoft Office is required
--- Minimum 1-2 years' experience working in a law firm environment
--- Well-versed in legal research software (Westlaw/Lexis)
--- Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must


About Company:
Patel Anderson LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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