Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Dispute Resolution Attorney role involves managing and resolving commercial legal disputes for a veterinary services healthcare company, impacting the organization's legal risk management and dispute outcomes.
Responsibilities and impact
The attorney will evaluate claims, conduct legal research, represent the company in settlement discussions, prepare legal documents, and handle preliminary litigation phases including ADR methods like mediation and arbitration.
Experience and skills
Requires a JD, Texas bar admission, 3-7+ years in litigation and dispute resolution, strong legal writing and advocacy skills, experience with arbitration, mediation, and in-house legal work; preferred experience includes data privacy, IP, e-discovery, investigations, and healthcare sector knowledge.
Career development
The role offers access to curated training, skill development, networking, and opportunities to work with top law firms and legal departments globally through ElevateFlex.
Work environment and culture
ElevateFlex emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equitability, supporting employees to bring their whole selves to work and fostering innovation through diverse perspectives.
Company information
The company served is a veterinary services healthcare provider; ElevateFlex is a platform connecting legal talent with innovative companies and law firms worldwide.
Job location and travel
Position is based in Austin, TX with hybrid options and openness to remote candidates; occasional travel for court or hearings may be required.
Application process
Applicants must send a Word resume and a cover email explaining their fit to the provided Elevate email address.
Unique job features
The role is part-time for 3-6 months, offering flexible hours and the chance to work on diverse commercial disputes in a dynamic legal environment.
Company overview
Elevate is a legal services provider that offers consulting, technology, and services to law departments and law firms. They generate revenue through a combination of managed services, legal operations consulting, and technology solutions designed to improve efficiency and reduce costs for their clients. Founded in 2011, Elevate has grown rapidly and acquired several companies to expand its capabilities and global reach, making it a significant player in the legal industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution, and your ability to manage pre-litigation and litigation processes, highlighting skills in negotiation, legal research, and drafting legal documents relevant to vendor contracts, SaaS agreements, and leases.
Showcase your background in arbitration, mediation, and your capacity to work closely with internal clients to evaluate claims and support dispute resolution strategies, as well as any experience in in-house legal departments and handling multiple matters under tight deadlines.
Apply through multiple platforms including Elevate's corporate career site, LinkedIn, and legal job boards to maximize your application visibility for this part-time role based in Austin, TX, or remote.
Connect with professionals in Elevate's legal or dispute resolution divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting their contributions to the legal industry, asking about their experience working with ElevateFlex, or inquiring about the challenges they face in dispute resolution within veterinary healthcare.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'commercial litigation,' 'dispute resolution,' 'arbitration,' 'mediation,' 'legal research,' 'contract disputes,' and 'in-house legal experience' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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