Associate Attorney, Senior

Owens Lawgroup; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-size law firm in Conroe is seeking a competent Senior Associate Attorney to join their team full time. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of civil litigation experience and be licensed to practice in Texas. Responsibilities include overseeing a caseload, managing client relations, conducting legal research, and leading courtroom proceedings. The firm specializes in various types of litigation including business, probate, and real estate disputes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Must be licensed to practice in Texas.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a full caseload from intake to resolution.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients.
• Lead hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and manage case files.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research

Client relations

Trial preparation

Mentoring junior associates

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Juris Doctor (J.D.) with 7+ yearsof civil litigation experience.

Must be licensed to practice in Texas.

Oversee a full caseload from intake to resolution with minimal supervision.

Develop and implement litigation strategies tailored to client goals.

Evaluate case strengths, weaknesses, and risks for settlement or trial.

2. Client Relations

Serve as primary point of contact for clients on assigned matters.

Maintain regular updates, explain legal options, and manage client expectations.

Build and nurture long‑term client relationships.

3. Legal Research & Writing

Conduct complex legal research on statutes, case law, and procedural rules.

Draft high‑level pleadings, motions, and briefs.

Review and edit junior attorneys’ and paralegals’ work for accuracy and quality.

4. Courtroom & Hearing Representation

Lead hearings, mediations, and trials.

Prepare witnesses, exhibits, and trial strategies.

Handle oral arguments and direct/cross‑examinations.

Supervise and mentor junior associates.

Provide constructive feedback on legal writing, strategy, and client communication.

Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining accountability for outcomes.

Track billable hours and ensure timely entry of time records.

Organize and manage case files with precision and in strict adherence to the rules of civil procedure and all docket control deadlines.

Uphold and model firm values, ethics, and professional conduct.

About the Company

Owens Law Group PLLC, a mid‑size law firm in downtown Conroe, is seeking a competent, motivated Senior Associate Attorney to join our team full time. We specialize in adversarial litigation and settlement negotiations in general business matters, probate and estate litigation, real estate disputes, landlord‑tenant issues, contract enforcement, debt collection, and tort litigation involving fraud, theft, negligence, and fiduciary breaches across Montgomery County and surrounding areas.