Job Openings:

ATTORNEY POSITION AVAILABLE AT DALLAS OFFICE OF THOMPSON COE (JULY 2010) 

Insurance Coverage Associate: Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP seeks 3-5 year Insurance Coverage associate. Excellent research and writing skills are a must. Send resumes to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

STAFF ATTORNEY POSITION AVAILABLE AT TEXAS FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS IN DALLAS (JULY 2010)

The Texas Court of Appeals, Fifth District, which is located in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Staff Attorney.  Please click on the following link for additional information on this job opening: http://www.5thcoa.courts.state.tx.us/positions.htm

ATTORNEY POSITION AVAILABLE AT DALLAS OFFICE OF ALSTON & BIRD, LLP (APRIL 2010)

The Dallas office of the national law firm, Alston & Bird, LLP, has an immediate opening for a litigation associate with 3-4 years' experience. Excellent work experience, academic credentials and interpersonal skills are required. You may submit your cover letter, resume and transcript to Jennifer Beaver, Firm-Wide Attorney Hiring Coordinator, by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by fax at 404.253.8143. 

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL POSITION AT ENERGY FUTURE HOLDINGS IN DALLAS, TX (APRIL 2010)

The Energy Future Holdings' Legal Department's goal is to provide timely, quality and cost-effective legal services to help Energy Future Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries ("EFH") meet their business objectives.  The Legal Department is a demanding and dynamic environment of approximately 20 attorneys and a support staff of assistants and paralegals.  A great deal of substantive work will be done in-house including litigation.
This position will provide counsel and litigation support in matters related to labor and employment law.  The successful candidate will have strong client interfacing skills and a commitment to responsive service.  This position will be based in Dallas, Texas.
 
Requirements
Juris doctorate, a membership in the Bar of at least one state and ability to become licensed in Texas within 1 year
4 - 5 years of substantial legal experience in labor/employment matters within a well established law firm and/or corporate legal department.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; acute attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to interface effectively with personnel at many different levels throughout EFH.
Achievement in designing and leading training for clients in labor and employment law.
Enthusiasm and self-starter qualities enabling him or her to manage responsibilities with an appropriate sense of urgency; the ability to function effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Demonstrated skill in utilizing Internet resources to research legal and business issues; experience with MS Word, PowerPoint and other information -oriented computer applications helpful but not required.

For more specifics on this in-house counsel position and to apply for the job online, visit:
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