Jobs at Arnold & Itkin LLP

Supports trial attorneys and legal teams in a busy litigation office. Responsibilities include front-desk coverage, call screening, guest reception, calendar and travel coordination, court e-filing, deadline docketing, document preparation and proofreading, deposition and hearing scheduling, trial preparation, expense reports, and confidential communications. Requires plaintiff personal injury litigation knowledge, strong organizational and communication skills, advanced Microsoft Word proficiency, and flexibility to work extended hours and travel as needed.

Develop and execute a firm-wide AI strategy, identify AI and automation opportunities, evaluate platforms and vendors, lead implementation, establish governance and responsible-use practices, drive adoption among attorneys and business teams, measure ROI, and advise leadership on emerging capabilities and risks.

Work with a Houston trial team to prepare complex civil cases from file to trial or settlement. Learn multi-jurisdictional law, draft motions/briefs/demand letters, lead depositions, manage client communications, hire experts, and attend trial as needed (2–4 times/year). Use Office 365 and modern legal tech to support caseloads and meet deadlines.

Conduct legal research and draft motions, responses, briefs, pleadings, and demand letters for Houston-based trial teams. Review case documents, learn jurisdictional rules, prepare trial briefs, and occasionally attend trial (2–4 times/year). Support civil litigation matters, draft complex legal documents, and collaborate with trial teams under variable hours.