The Overton Law Firm, P.C.
     
 

index / careers /

Current Openings


June 18, 2015 - We have an immediate opening for an experienced commercial litigation attorney familiar with working in a fast paced atmosphere. This skilled attorney needs experience in complex commercial litigation and should be capable of independently managing all aspects of the litigation process from filing responsive pleadings, conducting written discovery, taking and defending oral depositions, preparing dispositive motions, participating in oral hearings. Please provide salary requirements. An incomplete application will not be considered.


July 9, 2015 - We have an immediate opening for an experienced commercial litigation paralegal familiar with working in a fast paced atmosphere. This paralegal will have trial experience and needs experience in complex commercial litigation and should be capable of assisting attorneys in all aspects of the litigation process from filing responsive pleadings, conducting written discovery, taking and defending oral depositions, preparing dispositive motions, participating in oral hearings. Please provide salary requirements. An incomplete application will not be considered.


We consider applicants for Associate and Law Clerk positions who are interested in Estate Planning, and probate law. All positions are for career opportunities in our Houston office. Minimum requirements for all positions:

  1. 2L’s, 3L’s, and licensed Associates only;
  2. Journal experience required;
  3. Strong interest in estate planning, probate, or real estate law; and
  4. Completion of a basic and advanced course work in wills and trusts, probate, estate planning, or real property transactions

Additional considerations:

  1. The successful candidate will be prompt, professional, and detail oriented. Prior work experience is a plus. CPA or accounting background is a bonus.
  2. While not a primary factor, grades and class rank are considered, with top 25% preferred.

Completed applications must be submitted by email to Mr. Overton. Mr. Overton's contact information is located on his page on this website. Please do not mail, call, fax or otherwise contact our office other than in the manner indicated. We will confirm receipt of your application to your email address. Interviews will be confirmed to a telephone number provided by you.

Required Contents of a Complete Application:

  1. A cover letter addressed to Mr. Overton with an indication of your availability for an interview, information that you would like to highlight, and relevant information regarding grades and class rank;
  2. Resume;
  3. A writing sample; and
  4. Official Transcripts.

Incomplete Applications will not be considered under any circumstances.

If you are interested in working in small and growing Firm and eager to contribute in a team environment, please apply today.

     

Home | About Us | Practice Areas | Attorneys & Staff | Community | Articles & News | Careers | Notices | Contact Us

Copyright 2006 The Overton Law Firm, P.C.
404 Knox Street | Houston, Texas 77007 | Phone 713.861.8300 | Facsimile 713.861.8380
Site Designed by Stimulacra
Unless otherwise indicated, attorneys listed in this Web Site are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.