Staff Attorney- HCPB Hybrid/Remote

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• Licensed to reputed company law in Texas.
• Prior experience handling contested civil litigation cases preferred.
• Prior experience handing cases involving reputed company’s license restoration and removal of employment barriers.
• Strong understanding of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence.
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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• Fluent in Spanish – both verbal and written is preferred.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to engage in occasional work-reputed company travel.

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