Probate Litigation Partnership Track Associate at Kean Miller LLP

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fiduciary Litigation, Probate Litigation, Trust Matters, Litigation Strategy, Dispute Settlement, Legal Research, Advocacy, Document Drafting, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence, Client Management, Deposition Taking, Docket Management, Practice Development, Writing Skills, Academic Credentials

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description With over 240 attorneys and eight office locations in Louisiana and Texas, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. From our offices in Houston, The Woodlands, Lake Charles, Lafayette, downtown Baton Rouge, Bluebonnet-Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport, Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-efficient manner. In the courtroom and the boardroom, Kean Miller attorneys create unique solutions, pragmatic strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level. Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Litigation Partnership Track Attorney in our Houston office. Qualified candidates will possess minimum of two years of experience in fiduciary litigation matters and complex probate and trust matters. The Firm represents a wide array of individuals and financial institutions in the context of probate and trust matters which often involve high net-worth individuals and trusts. Qualified candidates must be capable of developing and executing sophisticated litigation strategies and settling multi-issue disputes. The candidate should possess the following characteristics: Current Texas law license Min of 2 years’ experience in probate litigation Strong legal research and advocacy skills Ability to draft documents which require technical competencies while also being persuasive Solid understanding and application of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence Ability to successfully interface with a client and manage a client’s expectations Experience defending and taking depositions Ability to manage a docket of cases and build his or her own practice Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and excellent references. Candidates must demonstrate the ability and the desire to interact with Kean Miller’s clients and to further develop client and referral relationships. The successful candidate should have a history of high achievement, the desire to work in a fast-paced challenging environment and the ability to work as part of a team. What Kean Miller Offers We offer a people-first culture, meaningful work, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k). How to Apply Please submit a resume to Renee.Carughi@keanmiller.com or apply through our Careers Page on our website All submissions are held in the strictest confidence. Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law.

Responsibilities

The attorney will be responsible for developing and executing sophisticated litigation strategies and settling multi-issue disputes, primarily within complex probate and trust matters involving high-net-worth individuals. This role also requires managing a docket of cases and actively working to build and develop client and referral relationships.