Associate Attorney Litigation

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Little Rock, Arkansas, office as part of a regional litigation team. The successful candidate will handle civil litigation matters with emphasis on financial services disputes, debtor-creditor and collection actions, and bankruptcy proceedings, managing cases with a combination of independence and collaboration under partner supervision. Duties Conduct detailed legal research to inform case strategy and support motion practice Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and memoranda in civil litigation and bankruptcy matters Develop litigation strategies and participate in hearings, status conferences, and client meetings Manage all aspects of case progression, including drafting responses, coordinating document production, and preparing for trials or hearings Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates on case status, strategy, and next steps Collaborate with partners and colleagues across offices to leverage firm resources and expertise Assist in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute‐resolution processes Maintain organized file management, ensuring compliance with court deadlines and firm procedures Requirements Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school Admission to the Arkansas Bar (or eligibility to gain admission within one year of hire) Minimum of 1 year of experience in civil litigation; familiarity with financial services, debtor-creditor, collections, or commercial litigation preferred Proficiency in legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and drafting precise legal documents Demonstrated ability to manage workloads independently while keeping partners and staff informed Strong written and oral communication skills with a clear, organized style Capacity to work respectfully and productively in a team‐oriented environment Education Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited institution Preferred: judicial clerkship experience or law review participation Certifications Active membership in good standing with the Arkansas Bar (or eligibility within one year of hire) Skills Advanced legal research and analytical capabilities to support case development Expertise in drafting litigation documents—pleadings, motions, and briefs—with attention to detail Effective oral advocacy skills for hearings, depositions, and client counseling Strong organizational aptitude to balance multiple matters and meet strict deadlines Ability to collaborate across offices and practice areas to serve client needs holistically Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options Fertility coverage assistance and adoption/surrogacy financial support Nine paid holidays and flexible paid vacation leave Paid sick leave accrual at one hour per 30 hours worked Paid parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and military leave Profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement benefits with discretionary bonuses Employee Assistance Program, back-up care, and domestic partner benefits Commuter benefits and technology allowance Company info BCG Attorney Search 10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100 Houston Texas United States 77042 Phone :

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