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Associate Attorney

Job type: Full time  ·  Workspace: In office  ·  Location: Conroe, TX, USA

Job Description and Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) with 0–7 years of experience.

1. Case Management

• Manage assigned litigation matters from initial pleadings through discovery, hearings, and settlement or trial.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date case files, ensuring compliance with all rules of civil procedure and docket control orders.
• Track deadlines and prepare necessary filings in accordance with court requirements.

2. Legal Research & Writing

• Conduct thorough legal research on complex issues in business, probate, real estate, contract, and related civil matters.
• Draft and revise pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Prepare trial notebooks, deposition summaries, and exhibit lists.

3. Client Interaction

• Serve as a primary or secondary point of contact for clients on assigned matters.
• Provide timely case updates and explain legal strategy, procedural steps, and potential outcomes.
• Assist in developing practical solutions aligned with client goals.

4. Courtroom Representation

• Handle hearings, depositions, mediations, and settlement conferences both in person and via Zoom.
• Conduct oral arguments and examine witnesses under supervision or with co-counsel.
• Support lead counsel in trial preparation and execution.

5. Collaboration & Teamwork

• Foster effective and open communication with attorneys and paralegals to streamline case progression.
• Assist senior attorneys with case strategy, research, and drafting.
• Maintain a respectful and courteous demeanor toward colleagues and clients while contributing to a professional work environment.

6. Professional Standards

• Accurately track billable hours and enter time records promptly.
• Uphold the firm’s values, ethics, and standards of professional conduct with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff.
• Remain current on developments in Texas civil procedure and relevant case law.

About the Firm

The Bays Firm, a civil litigation firm in Conroe, Texas, is seeking a competent, motivated Associate Attorney to join our team full time. Our practice includes business and commercial disputes, construction, real estate, probate and estate matters, landlord-tenant issues, employment, and related civil litigation and appeals in Montgomery County and the surrounding area. We offer a collegial environment that encourages early responsibility, client contact, and courtroom experience, along with mentorship from experienced attorneys. We provide substantial litigation exposure, hands-on involvement in client matters, and opportunities for professional growth.

How to apply

Please submit your resume to vickie@baysfirm.com. You may also call (936) 760-7670.

This is a job advertisement for recruiting attorneys. It is not an advertisement of legal services to the public. The Bays Firm is an equal opportunity employer.