Associate Attorney (Commercial Litigation)

Newport Williams; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Williams, a leading international law firm, seeks a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate for its Houston office. You will work on complex disputes alongside experienced trial lawyers and directly with senior partners, gaining responsibility and accelerating growth.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience, must be admitted to the Texas Bar, and demonstrate outstanding academic credentials along with strong writing and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Admission to the Texas Bar (required).
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Law firm and/or clerkship experience (preferred).
• Experience on both the plaintiff and defense sides (a plus).
• A proactive mindset and a drive to grow quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage key phases of complex commercial litigation, from discovery through trial.
• Handle written and document discovery.
• Research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and motions (dispositive and non-dispositive).
• Take and defend depositions and help prepare witnesses.
• Support trial preparation and strategy.
• Work independently and with partners and clients.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research & writing

Deposition experience

Independent work

Education

Texas Bar admission

Job description

Newport Williams is partnering with a leading international law firm to find a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate for its Houston office.

This is a chance to work on complex, high-stakes commercial disputes alongside a team of experienced trial lawyers. You'll work directly with senior partners, which means you'll take on more responsibility and develop faster than you would on a typical associate track.

What You’ll Do

• Manage key phases of complex commercial litigation, from discovery through trial
• Handle written and document discovery
• Research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and both dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Take and defend depositions, and help prepare witnesses
• Support trial preparation and strategy
• Work independently and with partners and clients

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience
• Admission to the Texas Bar (required)
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Law firm and/or clerkship experience (preferred)
• Experience on both the plaintiff and defense sides (a plus)
• A proactive mindset and a drive to grow quickly

Why This Role

• International platform with a boutique-style, client-focused culture
• Practice recognized by leading legal directories for excellence
• Direct mentorship from senior trial lawyers