Associate Attorney – Consumer & Civil Litigation

Hooman Khoshnood Law PC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA available

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Bar dues & CLE reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Gym access

Job summary

Hooman Khoshnood Law PC in Austin, Texas seeks a Texas-licensed litigation attorney to manage an active civil docket, supervise paralegals, draft motions, and represent clients in hearings and at trial. This role offers meaningful responsibility and direct collaboration with the managing attorney.

We value clear thinkers who identify strong arguments, communicate options to clients, and balance when to negotiate versus take a case to trial.

Qualifications

• Texas license in good standing.
• 2–5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience with motion practice, discovery, settlement negotiations, and court appearances.
• Working knowledge of Texas civil procedure and evidentiary issues.
• Strong legal writing, organization, and client communication.
• Ability to supervise support staff and remain accountable for delegated work.
• Sound judgment and dependable follow-through.
• Experience in consumer litigation, creditor/debtor representation, contract disputes or other civil litigation is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned litigation matters from initial evaluation through settlement or trial.
• Evaluate claims, defenses, and evidence, and develop effective litigation and negotiation strategies.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions.
• Oversee discovery, including preparing and reviewing requests, responses, and document production.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and advise clients on settlement proposals.
• Supervise paralegals and support staff, delegate assignments, and review their work for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain control of deadlines and ensure each case has a clear plan and appropriate follow-through.
• Keep clients informed about developments, risks, strategy, and next steps.
• Some court appearances and client appointments may require travel within Texas.

Skills

Litigation management

Negotiation strategy

Legal writing

Client communication

Court appearances

Supervise paralegals

Education

Texas law license

Tools

Discovery

Motion practice

Job description

We are hiring a Texas-licensed litigation attorney to manage an active civil litigation docket, supervise paralegals, develop and execute negotiation strategies, draft persuasive motions, and represent clients in hearings and at trial.

If you have approximately 1+ years of civil litigation experience and want meaningful responsibility, direct collaboration with the managing attorney, and an opportunity to help shape a growing practice, we would like to hear from you. We do not impose a minimum billable-hour requirement. Our priority is effectively managing the firm’s existing docket: quality legal work, timely filings, well-prepared court appearances, responsive client communication, and consistent progress toward resolution.

No transferable book of business is required. Attorneys who bring business to the firm will be eligible for additional bonus compensation based on that business, separate from their base salary.

The Opportunity

Our civil practice handles consumer and debt-related litigation, breach-of-contract disputes, and other civil matters. You will take ownership of assigned cases while working with the managing attorney and paralegal team on strategy, discovery, motion practice, negotiations, and trial preparation.

We value attorneys who identify strong arguments, explain options clearly, and exercise sound judgment about when to negotiate and when to take a case to trial.

What You Will Do

• Manage assigned litigation matters from initial evaluation through settlement or trial.
• Evaluate claims, defenses, and evidence, and develop effective litigation and negotiation strategies.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions.
• Oversee discovery, including preparing and reviewing requests, responses, and document production.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and advise clients on settlement proposals.
• Supervise paralegals and support staff, delegate assignments, and review their work for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain control of deadlines and ensure each case has a clear plan and appropriate follow-through.
• Keep clients informed about developments, risks, strategy, and next steps.
• Participate in prospective-client consultations and evaluate whether matters are appropriate for the firm.
• Some court appearances and client appointments require travel within the State of Texas.

What You Bring

• An active Texas law license in good standing.
• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant civil litigation experience. Candidates with comparable practical experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience with motion practice, discovery, settlement negotiations, and court appearances.
• Working knowledge of Texas civil procedure and the ability to identify and analyze evidentiary issues.
• Strong legal writing, organization, and client communication skills.
• The ability to supervise support staff and remain accountable for delegated work.
• Sound judgment, dependable follow-through, and the ability to recognize when an issue requires consultation.

Experience in consumer litigation, creditor or debtor representation, contract disputes, or other civil litigation is welcome. Prior trial experience is valued. Experience in every listed practice area is not required.

Compensation and Benefits

• $120,000–$150,000 base salary, plus bonus, based on relevant experience, demonstrated litigation skills, and the level of responsibility you are prepared to assume.
• Additional bonus opportunities for attorneys who bring a transferable book of business.
• No minimum billable-hour requirement.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available with an eligible health plan.
• Short-term disability (STD) insurance.
• Paid time off and paid major holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Bar dues and CLE reimbursement.
• Professional development and relocation assistance.
• Complimentary gym access.

Build a Career with the Firm

You will work directly with the managing attorney and have a voice in case strategy and litigation practice development. Strong performance can lead to leadership opportunities and increased responsibility for staff development and practice management.

Location and Schedule

This is a full-time, in-person position in Austin, Texas, with travel to courthouses and satellite offices as needed.