Associate Attorney

Universal Law Group PLLC; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Universal Law Group PLLC in Texas seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney licensed in Texas to manage a broad commercial and business litigation docket. The ideal candidate is a strong legal writer, skilled researcher, and self-directed attorney capable of handling an active docket with minimal supervision.

The role involves drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, and managing cases and deadlines independently while maintaining high-quality work product.

Qualifications

• Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial and/or business litigation.
• Excellent legal writing and research skills.
• Strong drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a litigation docket with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional judgment and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial and business litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, well-reasoned legal analysis.
• Manage cases and deadlines independently while maintaining high-quality work product.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Case management

Docket management

Communication

Time management

Education

Texas Bar license

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney licensed in Texas with at least four (4) years of litigation experience to handle a broad range of commercial and business litigation matters. The ideal candidate is a strong legal writer, skilled researcher, and self-directed attorney capable of managing an active docket with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial and business litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other litigation-related documents
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, well-reasoned legal analysis
• Manage cases and deadlines independently while maintaining high-quality work product
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as needed
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court

Qualifications

• Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial and/or business litigation
• Excellent legal writing and research skills
• Strong drafting skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage a litigation docket with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Professional judgment and client-focused mindset

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan