Associate Attorney - Litigation

Cogent Analytics; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking an Associate Attorney – Litigation to manage civil litigation matters within defined legal, procedural, and financial frameworks. The role emphasizes deadline compliance, billed production, case progression, and revenue realization in a controlled environment.

The position requires JD from an ABA-accredited school, active Texas license, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience, including drafting motions, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience with drafting motions and discovery; taking/defending depositions; court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Conducting legal research aligned with case requirements.
• Preparing case summaries and recommendations.
• Ensuring filings meet court requirements and deadlines.
• Maintaining accuracy and completeness of legal documents.
• Executing assigned work without procedural deviation.
• Managing discovery and deposition execution.
• Client & case communication control.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Drafting motions and discovery

Depositions (taking/defending)

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Active Texas bar license

Job description

The Associate Attorney – Litigation is responsible for controlled execution of civil litigation matters within established legal, procedural, and financial frameworks. This role carries direct exposure to deadline compliance, billed production, and case progression, and operates within defined governance standards to ensure consistent, defensible legal outcomes and realized revenue generation.

Core Accountabilities

Litigation Execution Control

Accountable for the accurate and timely execution of assigned litigation work within procedural and legal standards.

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Conducting legal research aligned with case requirements
• Preparing case summaries and recommendations
• Ensuring all filings meet court requirements and deadlines
• Maintaining accuracy and completeness of legal documents
• Executing assigned work without procedural deviation

Deadline & Risk Management

Accountable for maintaining strict control over case deadlines and procedural requirements to prevent legal exposure.

• Maintaining calendar accuracy for all case deadlines
• Tracking court dates, filings, and required responses
• Identifying and escalating potential deadline risks
• Ensuring compliance with procedural rules
• Verifying completion of all required filings
• Maintaining audit-ready case timelines

Billed Production Control

Accountable for consistent generation and conversion of work into billed output aligned with firm production expectations.

• Maintaining consistent daily production activity
• Capturing all time contemporaneously
• Converting recorded time into billed work through proper documentation
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of billing descriptions
• Managing workload to sustain billed production levels
• Monitoring personal production against billed targets

Discovery & Deposition Execution

Accountable for progressing cases through structured discovery and fact development.

• Drafting and responding to discovery requests
• Preparing for and conducting depositions
• Reviewing and organizing evidentiary materials
• Maintaining discovery documentation
• Ensuring completeness of discovery responses
• Coordinating with internal staff on case materials

Client & Case Communication Control

Accountable for maintaining accurate and timely communication related to case status.

• Providing case updates within defined timelines
• Responding to client inquiries promptly
• Documenting communications in case systems
• Maintaining professional communication standards
• Coordinating updates with partners when required
• Ensuring no gaps in communication continuity

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Texas
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Drafting motions and discovery
  • Depositions (taking and/or defending)
  • Court appearances