McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans
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Improving People’s Lives
Everything we do at McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans is guided by a simple but powerful mission: Improving People’s Lives. This mission drives how we serve our clients, how we support our team, and how we operate in the courtroom. Our goal is that anyone who crosses paths with McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans leaves the experience better than when they arrived.
Why Work With Us?
As a full-service law firm with offices in Dallas, Frisco, Houston, and Los Angeles, McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where collaboration, innovation, and professional development aren’t just encouraged—they’re expected. We represent clients in high-stakes, high-impact matters across 30+ practice areas, including business and commercial litigation, sports, media and entertainment law, corporate services, family law, plaintiff representation, and employment law. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the most respected attorneys in the field, gaining hands-on experience from day one. Our firm prioritizes mentorship, ongoing education, and career advancement—all while maintaining a culture that respects your personal time and values work-life balance.
What We Look For
We’re always interested in meeting legal professionals who are:
- Highly motivated and client-focused
- Skilled in their area of practice with a mindset of continuous learning
- Team-oriented with strong communication and leadership abilities
- Committed to ethical practice and professional growth
Be Part of a Firm That’s Shaping the Future
At McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, your career path is more than a job—it’s a chance to grow with a firm that’s redefining what legal excellence looks like, while keeping people at the heart of everything we do.
Featured Positions
At McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, your career path is more than a job—it’s a chance to grow with a firm that’s redefining what legal excellence looks like, while keeping people at the heart of our everything we do.
Associate Attorney-State Criminal Defense and White Collar
Location:
Dallas, TX 75219
Position Summary
McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans is seeking an associate attorney to join its Dallas office. The position will focus primarily on state criminal defense and white collar and government investigations.
This position involves significant client contact and courtroom experience. The associate will handle state criminal matters in Dallas and surrounding counties and assist with complex federal criminal investigations and prosecutions. The associate will have the opportunity to work on cases from the investigative and pre-indictment stages through trial, sentencing, and post-conviction proceedings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Represent clients in state criminal matters from investigation through resolution or trial
- Appear regularly in state courts in Dallas and surrounding counties for hearings, pleas, trials, and other proceedings
- Assist in representing individuals and businesses in federal white collar investigations and prosecutions involving fraud, conspiracy, healthcare fraud, and other financial crimes
- Appear in federal court for hearings, pleas, sentencings, trials, and other proceedings
- Assist clients during grand jury investigations, proffer sessions, federal agency investigations, and other pre-indictment matters
- Prepare state grand jury presentations and other pre-indictment submissions
- Draft and argue pretrial, trial, and post-conviction motions in state and federal court
- Review discovery and other evidence and assist in developing case strategy
- Work with investigators, jury consultants, and expert witnesses in preparing cases for trial
- Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and other filings
- Communicate directly with clients, prosecutors, court staff, and other parties involved in pending matters
- Manage assigned cases and deadlines while working closely with the attorneys and staff on
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills
- Good judgment and attention to detail
- Comfortable appearing in court and working directly with clients
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
- Prior criminal defense, prosecution, or litigation experience
- Federal court or trial experience is a plus
The position is a good fit for an attorney who wants hands-on experience, regular courtroom opportunities, and exposure to both state criminal defense and complex federal white collar matters
Featured benefits
Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity leave, Disability insurance
Requirements added by the job poster
- Doctor of Law
- 4+ years of work experience with Motions
- 4+ years of work experience with Legal Analytics
Accounts Payable Specialist
Location:
Dallas, TX 75219
Position Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist manages the Firm’s day-to-day accounts payable activities, including vendor invoices, employee expenses, payments, credit card transactions, and related accounting records.
This position works closely with the CFO and Accounting Department to ensure payments and expenses are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with Firm policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review, code, enter, and process vendor invoices and payments.
- Verify appropriate approvals, account coding, and supporting documentation.
- Process weekly payments, including checks, ACH, and electronic payments.
- Maintain vendor records, including W-9s and payment information.
- Reconcile vendor statements and research invoice or payment discrepancies.
- Process employee expense reimbursements and verify required documentation and approvals.
- Assist with Firm credit card transactions and monthly reconciliations.
- Coordinate with Billing and Accounting to properly record client-related and reimbursable expenses.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues.
- Maintain organized electronic AP records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with new vendor setup and verification.
- Assist with 1099 reporting and month-end/year-end accountingprocesses.
- Identify and research duplicate invoices, incorrect charges, overpayments, and unusual transactions.
- Follow Firm approval procedures and internal controls for payments and expenses.
- Assist the CFO and Accounting Department with other accountingprojects and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
- 2–5 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.
- Law firm or professional-services experience is a plus.
- Experience with accounting software, electronic payments, and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with QuickBooks, LeanLaw, Clio, or similar systems is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
- Professional communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
Performance Expectations
The Accounts Payable Specialist is expected to maintain timely and accurate invoice processing and payments, properly documented and reconciled AP records, appropriate handling of client-reimbursable expenses, and compliance with Firm policies and internal controls.
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional law firm environment and regularly interacts with attorneys, staff, vendors, and Firm leadership. The position requires professionalism, accuracy, confidentiality, and discretion.
Submit Your Application
McCathern is a Dallas-based law firm with additional offices in Houston, Frisco, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica. We’re known for our dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients, and each member of the firm strives to achieve McCathern’s mission of Improving People’s Lives every day.
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