March 4, 2011

Entry level attorney job in Austin, Texas

We are seeking a very talented, well-spoken, intelligent, motivated, hard-working individual to join our very successful firm. We are specifically seeking a 0-2 yr attorney because we want to cultivate you within the culture of our successful firm. We do not want anyone brining over bad habits from other firms, and we do not want anyone trying to educate us on how to do things. We are very comfortable with our business model and we are seeking a very special individual to join our team who will grow with us and eventually become a partner or shareholder.

The successful candidate MUST possess excellent writing and speaking talents, joined with a pleasant attitude and a genuine desire to help those less fortunate. You must also be willing to begin as the lowest ranked person at the firm and have a desire and willingness to handle a variety of office tasks as assigned. No prima donas need apply. We all answer the phone as necessary here, we all meet with clients, we all travel and we all work incredibly long and hard hours. If this does not sound appealing to you please do not apply.

Our firm officially launched here in Austin on Jan 1, 2011 but we suggest you read our website thoroughly before applying. We have a long and proud record of success and we are already well on our way to building a very successful and enduring form here in the Austin area. This position is intended for someone who will fit in perfectly with our group in attitude, personality, talent and skill. The successful candidate must be incredibly organized, must be willing to handle hearings and court appearances, must be willing to handle initial client interviews, must be willing to meet with potential clients at all hours of the day , night and evening and must be willing to travel throughout the state for these purposes as well.

You will be an integral part of this firm the minute you join and your opinion will be a valued commodity. You will also immediately be placed on a partnership/ownership track. You help us build this firm and you will reap the rewards. We have bonus structures designed to motivate and reward. If you join please bring only the very best you have to offer every single day--we do.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF:
YOU THINK YOU DESERVE A BIG CORNER WINDOW OFFICE OVERLOOKING THE CITY.
YOU THINK YOU DESERVE $100K AS YOUR STARTING SALARY
YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN LITIGATING
YOU HAVE HORRIBLE PEOPLE SKILLS OR THINK THAT SAYING HELLO CONSTITUTES A CONVERSATION
YOU MUST WEAR A SUIT EVERY DAY TO FEEL SPECIAL
YOU REQUIRE 24 HOUR SUPERVISION ON ALL TASKS ASSIGNED
YOUR IDEA OF PROPER GRAMMAR IS SPELL CHECK
YOUR IDEA OF BEING ON TIME IS GETTING THERE WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GETTING THERE
YOU THINK YOU ARE ABOVE ANSWERING THE OFFICE PHONE
YOU THINK A PLEADING IS WHEN SOMEONE IS BEGGING THEIR DOCTOR NOT TO INJECT THEM WITH A NEEDLE

PLEASE DO APPLY IF:
YOU ARE A POSITIVE PERSON
YOU WANT TO LITIGATE
YOU CAN TRAVEL--SOMETIMES FOR SEVERAL DAYS AT A TIME
YOU WANT TO PRACTICE IN A WIDE RANGE OF AREAS
YOU ARE COMFORTABLE SPEAKING TO EVERYDAY FOLKS AS WELL AS FANCY FOLKS
YOU CAN WRITE WELL(LEGAL STUFF)
YOU CAN RESEARCH WELL(LEGAL STUFF)
YOU CAN ADD TALENT TO THIS TEAM
YOU WANT TO STAY WITH THIS FIRM FOR TEN YEARS
YOU HAVE A STRONG DESIRE TO SUCCEED
YOU HAVE AN EXCELLENT WORK ETHIC

Third years are encouraged to apply. I would rather grow a good lawyer than have one come in and think they are good and bring all of their bad habits over.

http://austin.craigslist.org/lgl/2244519341.html

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