Associate Attorney

Pacer Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacer Group is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate in TX to handle a broad range of complex matters from early stages through resolution. You will manage diverse litigation tasks, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, and support trial preparation while coordinating with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 years in civil/commercial litigation, strong writing and research skills, and Texas Bar eligibility. Insurance defense or general liability exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar membership or eligibility to obtain.
• 3–7 years of civil and/or commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and motion practice skills.
• Deposition and court experience preferred.
• Experience in insurance defense, business litigation, or general liability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal briefs.
• Conduct depositions and assist in witness preparation.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, and case management conferences.
• Manage written discovery and e-discovery processes.
• Work directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Support trial preparation and assist at trial as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Motion practice

Deposition

Court experience

Client communication

Texas Bar

Insurance defense

Business litigation

Job description

Work Arrangement: [Remote / Hybrid / Onsite]

Employment Type: Full Time

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

Position Overview:

A growing litigation practice is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate to join its team in TX. The role involves handling a broad range of complex litigation matters with significant responsibility from early stages through resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal briefs.
• Conduct depositions and assist in witness preparation.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, and case management conferences.
• Manage written discovery and e-discovery processes.
• Work directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Support trial preparation and assist at trial as needed.
• 3–7 years of civil and/or commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and motion practice skills.
• Deposition and court experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently with supervision.
• Active Texas Bar membership (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience in insurance defense, business litigation, or general liability is a plus

What’s Offered:

• Exposure to complex civil and commercial disputes
• Strong courtroom and deposition experience opportunities
• Direct client interaction and case ownership
• Competitive compensation structure
• Collaborative and growth-oriented litigation

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.