Associate Attorney - Litigation - Hybrid - All Texas Offices

Kahana & Feld LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join its dynamic litigation team across Texas. This role offers the chance to work with experienced attorneys in a supportive and innovative environment. With a strong emphasis on mentorship and professional growth, you'll have opportunities to explore different practice areas and contribute to a culture that values diversity and respect. The firm is recognized as a top workplace and offers competitive compensation, including a generous bonus structure based on billable hours. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in your legal career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Billable hours bonus program

Partnership opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in litigation preferred.
• Strong academic record and cultural fit are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work in various litigation practice groups to find your niche.
• Contribute to a diverse environment focused on respect and mentorship.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Member of the Texas Bar

Job description

Associate Attorney - Litigation - Hybrid - All Texas Offices

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Description

National Firm Looking for a Litigation Attorney (1-5 years of experience) to join our Texas Team! We have openings in all of our Texas offices: Houston, Dallas, Austin, and McAllen.

Kahana Feld is an award-winning national law firm with twelve offices nationally and growing. We are seeking attorneys that are looking for an opportunity to:

• Work with great attorneys at a fast-growing, cutting-edge firm that prides itself on having a great culture.
• Contribute to a diverse environment fundamentally built on respect for all team members and where mentorship and a positive culture are a priority.
• Develop your career and make a difference in the world. Kahana Feld is purpose-driven!
• Work in our litigation practice groups, such as business litigation, employment, appellate, general liability, construction defect, and more.
• Opportunity for junior associates to work in our different litigation practice groups to find their niche and mid-level associates moving into dedicated practice groups.

KF was recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace and awarded the Gold DEI Leadership Seal from the State Bar of California.

We have a unique business model designed to support the success of all our attorneys, from day one! Building a law practice with a great culture is the purpose of the firm.

Here are a few of the many things that make KF a great firm:

• Excellent benefits (including recently added Paid Parental Leave).
• Flexible PTO.
• Leadership positions are open to all attorneys in every office.
• Billable hours requirement of 1800, with an hours-based bonus program for up to $40,000 for attorneys that bill more hours ($2,500 for every 25 hours above 1800 up to 2200 hours and $40,000).
• Realistic partnership and equity partnership track. All KF attorneys are eligible for partnership, both equity and non-equity, and promotion is based on your ability to do great work and fit our culture, and not on business development.

Requirements

• Strong academic record and cultural fit.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.
• Member of the Texas bar in good standing.
• Relevant experience preferred but not required.

KF offers competitive base compensation from $115,000 - $170,000 for 1800 hours plus up to $40,000 in additional guaranteed bonus based off of hours billed.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Kahana Feld provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.