Associate Commercial Litigation Attorney

Credgeco; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance

PTO

401k w/ employer matching

CLEs and Texas practice dues

Job summary

A law firm in Austin is seeking an Associate Commercial Litigation Attorney with over 3 years of experience. The ideal candidate will handle case management and client representation in court while collaborating with a team. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting documents, and participating in negotiations. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring you are supported in your professional journey.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines effectively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines effectively.
• Experience drafting legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with litigating cases in various courts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective negotiations.
• Transactional experience encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case preparation.
• Draft and file legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
• Represent clients in court hearings, negotiations, and mediations.
• Represent clients in court hearings, negotiations, and mediations, demonstrating excellent advocacy skills.
• Participate in case strategy meetings, contributing to trial preparation and settlement discussions.
• Assist in negotiations with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Handle administrative tasks related to case management, ensuring all documentation is organized and accessible.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Courtroom advocacy

Negotiation

Client representation

Education

Licensed to practice law in Texas

Job description

An Associate Commercial Litigation Attorney with 3+ years' trial experience is needed in Austin. This Associate Litigator will need to have a background in or be familiar with business litigation, business transactions, business formation, corporate governance, commercial real estate litigation and transactions, and creditor's rights. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in research, writing, and courtroom advocacy, with a proven ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines. This role offers the opportunity to handle all aspects of litigation while working closely with a collaborative team. Transactional experience is a plus but not required.

Associate Commercial Litigation Attorney Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case preparation.
• Draft and file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs with precision and attention to detail.
• Manage litigation cases from inception to resolution, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Represent clients in court hearings, negotiations, and mediations, demonstrating excellent advocacy skills.
• Participate in case strategy meetings, contributing to trial preparation and settlement discussions.
• Assist in negotiations with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Handle administrative tasks related to case management, ensuring all documentation is organized and accessible.

Associate Commercial Litigation Attorney Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• 3+ years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines effectively.
• Experience drafting legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with litigating cases in various courts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective negotiations.
• Transactional experience encouraged but not required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, PTO, 401k w/ employer matching.
• CLEs as well as dues and fees necessary to practice law in Texas.