placement service
PLACEMENT POLICY
The Houston Bar Association Lawyer Placement Service will assist members by coordinating placement between attorneys and law firms. The service is available to HBA members and provides a convenient process for locating or filling positions. 1. In order to place an ad, attorneys and law firms must complete a registration record. Once registration is complete, your position wanted or available will be registered with the placement service for six months. If at the end of the six-month period you have not found or filled your position, it will be your responsibility to re-register with the service in writing. 2. If you are registered, resumes will be sent out under their assigned code numbers. Once a firm has reviewed the resumes, they are to contact the placement office with the numbers they are interested in pursuing. The placement coordinator will then contact the attorney, give him/her some background information on the inquiring firm, and the attorney will then let the coordinator know if he/she wishes personal information to be released to the firm. This process will insure maximum confidentiality and get the information to the firms and attorneys in the most expedient manner. 3. In order to promote the efficiency of the Houston Lawyer Placement Service. PLEASE NOTIFY THE PLACEMENT COORDINATOR OF ANY POSITION FOUND OR FILLED. 4. To reply for a position available, send a letter to HBA, placement coordinator at the Houston Bar Association, 1300 First City Tower, 1001 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77002 or e-mail Brooke Eshleman at BrookeE@hba.org. Include the code number and a resume for each position. The resume will be forwarded to the firm or company. Your resume will not be sent to your previous or current employers. PLACEMENT DEADLINES Jan. 1 Jan./Feb. Issue Mar. 1 March/April Issue May 1 May/June Issue July 1 July/August Issue Sept. 1 Sept./Oct. Issue Nov. 1 Nov./Dec. Issue If you need further information about the Lawyer Placement Service, please contact HBA, placement coordinator, at the HBA office, 713-759-1133.
Positions Available
5082 Insurance coverage firm seeking attorneys with at least 3 years of experience with commercial property coverage. Strong writing/litigation skills required. Louisiana License, in addition to a Texas license, preferred.
commercial and personal defend depositions, and attend Recent large law firm retiree injury background. Competi- hearings. No criminal or family seeks contract work: appellate tive compensation package. law. briefing, forensic accounting, hidden asset searches, work5092 Prominent Houston 2092 Attorney with experience outs. personal injury law firm in business, health care and seeks litigation attorney. Ex- energy seeks position with law 2098 Licensed For 27 years; perience required. Board cer- firm or business entity. Experi- Moved From SA, TX; Seektification a plus. ence includes start-ups, M&A. ing Full/Part Time Work on Can Travel. Contract Basis; Ins. Defense; 5094 PROBATE LAWYER. Collaborative Family Law; Sugar Land estate planning/ 2096 Sr. Attorney / CPA – Mediator at $100 Hr / Party. probate firm with HoustonGalleria office seeking attorney with extensive experience in TX probate and trust at the bar administration, Form 706 preparation, estate and gift tax planning. 5098 Seeking litigation attorney with good academic credentials and prior firm experience of 3-6 years. Require first chair jury trial experience and ability to handle a number of files. Positions Wanted
2062 Very Experienced Trial Attorney intimately familiar with the mechanics and operation of the Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) industry, including the securitization process of commercial loans and the duties and responsibilities of Mortgage Loan Originators/Depositors, Underwriters of REMIC Trusts, Rating Agencies, Trustees, Servicers and Special Servicers. Looking for in-house position. 2064 Attorney with extensive experience in collections and enforcement of judgments will take cases on a fee-for-service or – if meritorious – on a contingency basis.
2086 Over ten years experience 5084 Full time associate po- in corporate, employment, and sition available. 5+ years ex- consumer law. Seeking contract perience required. Must have or of counsel work. Will take or 46
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A portrait of the Hon. Mark Davidson was unveiled in a ceremony honoring his service on the 11th District Court from 1989 until 2008. Joining him in unveiling the portrait are sons Tom, left and Will, along with his wife, attorney Sarah Duckers.
The HBA recently presented a check for $27,162.34 to the Houston Chapter of the American Red Cross, representing HBA members’ contributions to the Haitian Relief Fund. Pictured from left are Houston Bar Foundation Chair Rocky Robinson, Fulbright & Jaworski attorney and Red Cross board member Jeff Wray, and 2009-2010 HBA President Barrett Reasoner.