Commercial Litigation Associate

remotepeople; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

remotepeople in Houston is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle complex commercial disputes from inception through trial. You will have direct client contact, participate in depositions and motions, and help shape strategy with senior attorneys.

Requirements include a J.D. from an accredited law school, active Texas bar license, and 2+ years of commercial litigation experience. Strong writing and case-management skills are essential, with a proactive, business-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters from inception through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
• Research, analyze, and draft briefs, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and motions to compel
• Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery requests
• Take and defend depositions
• Represent clients in Texas state and federal court, including hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
• Conduct legal research and help develop litigation strategy alongside senior attorneys
• Build direct client relationships and take part in business development as your practice grows

Job description

We’re partnering with a well-regarded commercial litigation practice in Houston to identify their next Associate Attorney. This firm represents businesses across a wide range of complex commercial disputes and is looking for someone who can take real ownership of a docket from day one.

About the Role

The team handles commercial and business litigation from case inception through trial, including contract disputes, business torts, and complex multi-party commercial matters in Texas state and federal court. Associates here get meaningful case responsibility early — direct client contact, hands-on deposition and motion practice, and genuine involvement in case strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters from case inception through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
• Research, analyze, and draft briefs, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and motions to compel
• Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery requests
• Take and defend depositions
• Represent clients in Texas state and federal court, including hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
• Conduct legal research and help develop litigation strategy alongside senior attorneys
• Build direct client relationships and take part in business development as your practice grows

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active Texas bar license
• 2+ years of commercial litigation experience, law firm or in-house
• Demonstrated experience with one or more of: contract disputes, business torts, or complex commercial matters
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing
• Deposition and court experience strongly preferred
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively with senior attorneys and clients

Required Skills

• Commercial litigation, all phases
• Legal research and writing
• Discovery and motion practice
• Client counseling and communication
• Case and workload management

Preferred Skills

• Prior judicial clerkship
• Business development and client relationship building

Equal Opportunity Statement

This isn’t a firm looking to backfill a seat — they’re actively growing their litigation bench and want someone who’ll take on real responsibility fast, with a clear path toward direct client ownership and eventual business development. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued.