Complex Litigation Attorney

BCL Legal Limited; Compton; On-site; GBP 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing Houston office. You will work across a broad range of complex, high-value disputes, supporting senior lawyers and taking on increasing responsibility across matters.

The firm is open to candidates from junior to senior associate levels with strong commercial litigation experience, excellent research and writing skills, and a drive to develop as a well-rounded litigator in a sophisticated practice.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Texas Bar and in good standing.
• Commercial litigation experience gained within a recognised law firm.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Experience with discovery, motions, depositions and/or trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and developing case strategy
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and other substantive legal documents
• Managing written discovery and document review
• Preparing for and participating in depositions
• Assisting with hearings, trial preparation and other court proceedings
• Working closely with partners on complex and high-stakes disputes
• Having direct client exposure and responsibility as your experience develops

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Analytical skills

Client exposure

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate - Houston

I'm currently working with a highly regarded US law firm that is continuing to grow its Houston office and is looking to add to its Commercial Litigation team.

The firm is looking at candidates across Associate through Senior Associate level, so the key consideration is strong commercial litigation experience rather than a strict PQE requirement.

This is a good opportunity for someone looking to work on complex, high-value commercial disputes within a sophisticated litigation practice, with meaningful exposure to senior lawyers and the opportunity to take on responsibility across matters.

The role

You'll work across a broad range of commercial disputes, with involvement throughout the litigation lifecycle, including:

• Conducting legal research and developing case strategy
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and other substantive legal documents
• Managing written discovery and document review
• Preparing for and participating in depositions
• Assisting with hearings, trial preparation and other court proceedings
• Working closely with partners on complex and high-stakes disputes
• Having direct client exposure and responsibility as your experience develops

What they're looking for

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to the Texas Bar and in good standing
• Commercial litigation experience gained within a recognised law firm
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills
• Experience with discovery, motions, depositions and/or trial preparation
• Someone who is keen to develop as a well-rounded commercial litigator
• Strong academics preferred, but the overall quality and relevance of experience will be considered

The firm is open on level and will consider candidates from junior/mid-level Associate through Senior Associate, depending on experience.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.