Associate Attorney

Established in Amarillo, Texas in 1970, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP ("Perdue Brandon") is one of the oldest law firms providing collection services and related legal representation to government entities. Our clients include school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts, appraisal districts and other governmental entities. Perdue Brandon continues to grow and currently has 15 primary offices in Texas and multiple satellite locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida servicing clients in nine states.

For more information on our Firm, please visit our website at www.pbfcm.com.

Our Lubbock office is looking for an energetic attorney who is goal-driven, willing to learn, and who works well with a team. We will only consider attorneys licensed in Texas.

Perdue Brandon is a multi-state law firm that provides collection services and related legal representation exclusively to government entities. We work to ensure that our clients have the resources needed to serve their communities.

We provide a collegial work environment where integrity, reliability, engagement, and perseverance are valued. In this position, you will work closely every day with partners, clients, colleagues, and staff on collection and litigation activities. We offer a Professional Development and Mentorship Program, and opportunities for those whose goal is partnership.

The preferred candidate will have 3 or more years of legal experience; however, newly licensed attorneys will be considered. Experience in tax litigation is not required. No billable hours.

Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• 3+ years of legal experience.

Essential Job Duties:

• Manage a high-volume workload
• Communicate daily with clients, taxpayers, staff, and others verbally and in writing
• Draft, review, and respond to documents in a timely manner, prior to deadlines
• Prepare for and attend weekly court hearings and trials in Harris and surrounding counties
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients
• Attend local evening and weekend events, and statewide conferences

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Eligible for 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness coverage
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid State Bar dues and CLE courses
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Firm cell phone or cell phone reimbursement
• Firm credit card for approved business expenses

Schedule:

• 40 - 50 hours per week (as needed)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Writing samples must be included with resumes to be considered.