Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement in Houston, TX is seeking a litigation attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to handle complex commercial matters from case development through resolution.

You will draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda, conduct legal research, and participate in hearings, negotiations, and client strategy. This in-office role emphasizes collaboration and professional growth within a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing skills and writing samples.
• Experience drafting briefs, motions, pleadings, written discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Some hearing and court experience.
• Strong academic record, particularly for attorneys earlier in their careers.
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, organization, and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented approach with strong initiative and professional integrity.
• Candidates with substantially more experience may be considered for senior associate or of counsel opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters from case development through resolution.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, written discovery, and client communications.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and other authorities.
• Participate in hearings, court proceedings, arbitration, negotiations, depositions, and other litigation activities.
• Advise clients on legal rights, obligations, risks, and practical strategies.
• Work closely with attorneys and staff to develop case strategy and deliver high-quality client service.
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals.
• Take increasing ownership of matters while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Initiative and integrity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

• Step into meaningful commercial litigation matters with immediate hands-on responsibility.
• Work on complex disputes involving financial services, securities, energy, employment, trade secrets, real estate, and other sophisticated business matters.
• Draft substantive briefs, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda while developing your litigation skills.
• Gain direct exposure to hearings, court proceedings, arbitration, negotiations, and client strategy.
• Join a collaborative, close-knit legal team where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Build a long-term career with opportunities for increased responsibility as your experience grows.

Location: Houston, TX — This is an in-office role designed around close collaboration and teamwork. Occasional work from home may be available on an as-needed basis.

Note: Candidates must have an active Texas Bar license and at least 3+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience. Strong legal writing skills and writing samples are imperative.

About Us

We are a respected Texas-based litigation team handling sophisticated matters for businesses and individuals across a broad range of industries. Our attorneys combine deep legal experience with practical, business-minded advice, and we value strong writing, initiative, collaboration, and professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters from case development through resolution.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, written discovery, and client communications.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and other authorities.
• Participate in hearings, court proceedings, arbitration, negotiations, depositions, and other litigation activities.
• Advise clients on legal rights, obligations, risks, and practical strategies.
• Work closely with attorneys and staff to develop case strategy and deliver high-quality client service.
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals.
• Take increasing ownership of matters while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting briefs, motions, pleadings, written discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Some hearing and court experience.
• Strong academic record, particularly for attorneys earlier in their careers.
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, organization, and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented approach with strong initiative and professional integrity.
• Candidates with substantially more experience may be considered for senior associate or of counsel opportunities.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Meaningful exposure to sophisticated litigation and high-impact legal matters.
• A collaborative environment where attorneys work closely together rather than operating in silos.
• Opportunities to sharpen your advocacy, writing, courtroom, negotiation, and client-management skills.
• Direct involvement in challenging matters with room to take ownership and grow.
• A team that values professionalism, initiative, strong legal work, and long-term development.