Covenant Clearinghouse manages real estate assessments covering hundreds of thousands of planned and existing property developments across the United States. Located in downtown Austin, Covenant Clearinghouse is seeking an Associate General Counsel to assist in actively managing the company’s litigation docket, reviewing and drafting transactional documents, and advising the company on a full array of legal and regulatory issues. This position involves engaging in active litigation on behalf of the company and the management of that litigation in house, in addition to the supervision of matters with which outside counsel has been engaged to assist the company.
The company offers a competitive salary for this position. Pay will be commensurate with expertise and experience. We also offer health and dental insurance, a matching 401(k) contribution (available after the first year completed in the position), paid vacation, and more. Interested candidates should provide a resume detailing the candidate’s educational background, relevant work experience (including but not limited to, trial, hearing, briefing, and deposition experience), and other pertinent information. The candidate should also provide a substantive writing sample and outline salary expectations.
Responsibilities:
· Assist General Counsel with all civil litigation matters, including those managed in-house, as well as those supervised primarily by outside counsel.
· Conduct legal research and analysis to support ongoing cases.
· Draft legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and motions.
· Represent the company in court proceedings, including hearings, trials, and appeals.
· Draft, negotiate, and manage third-party contracts.
· Assist with transactional and other projects, as needed.- Conduct legal research and analysis on various issues and provide recommendations
Minimum Qualifications:
· Excellent critical and analytical writing skills.
· Significant court experience, including trial, hearing, and appellate.
· At least 5 years of work experience at a top-tier law firm.
· At least 5 years of experience in civil litigation.
· Experience in property law a plus
· Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
· Good standing with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas.
If you are a dedicated attorney looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and make a difference in the legal landscape.