Lapin Law Group
Local/Appearance Counsel – Civil Litigation
Austin, Texas•Contract
About the Job
Texas law firm has IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for ATTORNEYS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN TEXAS who seek to work part-time and semi-remotely, in the geographic area of their residence.
The ideal candidate is a solo practitioner who is seeking additional work, but who does not want to: (1) incur additional expenses for advertising and marketing, (2) spend time attending “networking” and other client-development events, and (3) manage or perform back-office tasks such as client billing and collections.
Applicants must be competent to serve as Lead Counsel in matters in Texas District, County, and Justice courts, in civil and administrative matters.
Successful applicants will NOT be associate attorneys who are constrained by the structure and requirements of a traditional law firm. Except for tasks which require in-person appearances (e.g., court appearances, depositions, etc.), Attorneys may work from home or from any other suitable location.
Attorneys who are invited to join the Firm must be experienced, responsible, and motivated “self-starters,” who are “client-service” oriented.
Opportunities available in the following counties/geographic areas:
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Dallas County
Collin County
Denton County
Tarrant County
Houston, Texas
Harris County
Austin, Texas
Travis County
San Antonio, Texas
Bexar County
Minimum Qualifications (no exceptions):
- Be licensed by, and in good-standing with, the Texas State Bar, with no history of professional discipline.
- Reside in a Texas county/geographic area listed above.
- Possess the knowledge and experience needed to work independently, with minimal supervision.
- Be responsible and professional.
- Possess superior legal research and writing skills.
- Possess oral advocacy and courtroom skills.
- Be willing and able, if needed, to serve as lead counsel in litigation matters.
Application Process:
- Submit your resume (in Adobe PDF format). Separate and apart from a resume, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a short statement describing the applicant’s suitability for this position.
- Following a preliminary screening, applicants who appear to possess the Minimum Qualifications for this position will be asked to submit a recent sample of their legal writing.
- Select applicants will then be invited to participate in a remote, video interview.
- No phone calls, please.
Compensation based on qualifications and experience.
About Lapin Law Group
Lapin Law Group is a full-service Texas law firm that provides Clients with both litigation and non-litigation legal services. Because we serve clients throughout the state of Texas, we need attorney and para-professional staff who possess the experience, skills, self-discipline, and drive needed to work both independently and remotely. In exchange for their efforts which contribute to the success of the Firm, Lapin Law Group provides Firm members with a business environment which is unparalleled in both flexibility and opportunity.