Pay: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Step into meaningful commercial litigation matters with immediate hands-on responsibility.
- Work on complex disputes involving financial services, securities, energy, employment, trade secrets, real estate, and other sophisticated business matters.
- Draft substantive briefs, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda while developing your litigation skills.
- Gain direct exposure to hearings, court proceedings, arbitration, negotiations, and client strategy.
- Join a collaborative, close-knit legal team where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Build a long-term career with opportunities for increased responsibility as your experience grows.
Location: Houston, TX — This is an in-office role designed around close collaboration and teamwork. Occasional work from home may be available on an as-needed basis.
Note: Candidates must have an active Texas Bar license and at least 3+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience. Strong legal writing skills and writing samples are imperative.
About Us
We are a respected Texas-based litigation team handling sophisticated matters for businesses and individuals across a broad range of industries. Our attorneys combine deep legal experience with practical, business-minded advice, and we value strong writing, initiative, collaboration, and professional growth. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Handle complex commercial litigation matters from case development through resolution.
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, written discovery, and client communications.
- Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and other authorities.
- Participate in hearings, court proceedings, arbitration, negotiations, depositions, and other litigation activities.
- Advise clients on legal rights, obligations, risks, and practical strategies.
- Work closely with attorneys and staff to develop case strategy and deliver high-quality client service.
- Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities with strong attention to detail.
- Communicate effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals.
- Take increasing ownership of matters while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active Texas Bar license.
- 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Experience drafting briefs, motions, pleadings, written discovery, and legal memoranda.
- Some hearing and court experience.
- Strong academic record, particularly for attorneys earlier in their careers.
- Excellent judgment, communication skills, organization, and attention to detail.
- Team-oriented approach with strong initiative and professional integrity.
- Candidates with substantially more experience may be considered for senior associate or of counsel opportunities.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Meaningful exposure to sophisticated litigation and high-impact legal matters.
- A collaborative environment where attorneys work closely together rather than operating in silos.
- Opportunities to sharpen your advocacy, writing, courtroom, negotiation, and client-management skills.
- Direct involvement in challenging matters with room to take ownership and grow.
- A team that values professionalism, initiative, strong legal work, and long-term development.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance