Civil Litigation Associate — Deadline-Driven Advocate

Cogent Analytics; Denton, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking an Associate Attorney – Litigation in Denton, Texas to execute civil litigation matters within defined legal, procedural, and financial frameworks, manage deadlines, ensure accurate billing, and advance case progression while safeguarding defensible outcomes and revenue.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Texas license, 3+ years of civil litigation experience, and demonstrated expertise in drafting motions and discovery, taking or defending

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Texas license to practice law.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience with motions and discovery, depositions, and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Conduct legal research aligned with case requirements.
• Prepare case summaries and recommendations.
• Ensure filings meet court deadlines and procedural rules.
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of legal documents.
• Manage discovery, depositions, and deposition preparation.
• Coordinate client communications and case updates.

Skills

Civil litigation

Drafting pleadings

Deposition experience

Legal research

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited school

Job description

Cogent Analytics is seeking an Associate Attorney – Litigation in Denton, Texas to execute civil litigation matters within defined legal, procedural, and financial frameworks, manage deadlines, ensure accurate billing, and advance case progression while safeguarding defensible outcomes and revenue.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Texas license, 3+ years of civil litigation experience, and demonstrated expertise in drafting motions and discovery, taking or defending