Local Counsel – Civil Litigation

Texas law firm has IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for ATTORNEYS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN TEXAS who seek to work part-time and semi-remotely, in their geographic area of residence.

Applicants for the position of Local Counsel Attorney must be competent to assume full responsibility for the handling of general civil litigation matters, commercial and real estate-related litigation matters, and family law matters.

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.

Local Counsel Attorneys are NOT associate attorneys who are constrained by the structure and requirements of a traditional law firm.

Except for tasks that require in-person appearances (e.g., some court appearances, depositions, etc.), Local Counsel Attorneys 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 :

Houston, Texas

Harris County

Austin, Texas

Travis County

San Antonio, Texas

Bexar County

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

• Dallas County
• Collin County
• Denton County
• Tarrant 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, 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 an interview.
• No phone calls, please.

Compensation is 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.