Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney (4+ Years) - Texas, Houston

Career Legal; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal in Houston, TX is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation team. You will handle complex, high-value business disputes, contract litigation, and commercial claims for a broad client base including corporations and financial institutions.

The role offers a direct path to senior associate and partnership, strong mentorship, and a collaborative culture. Candidates should have 4+ years of commercial litigation experience and a JD with active bar

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Proven experience handling business disputes and contract matters.
• Background in mid-to-large law firms preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• JD and active bar admission.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of commercial litigation from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and interrogatories.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Develop litigation strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters.
• Maintain direct communication with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Pleadings & briefs

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Location: Texas, Houston
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation team in Texas, Houston. This opportunity offers exposure to complex, high-value business disputes, contract litigation, and commercial claims across a broad client base including corporations, financial institutions, and private entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of commercial litigation from case inception through trial and appeal
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda
• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and interrogatories
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Develop litigation strategies aligned with client objectives
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters
• Maintain direct communication with clients, opposing counsel, and courts

Requirements

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Proven experience handling business disputes and contract matters
• Background in mid-to-large law firms preferred
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• JD and active bar admission

Why Apply

• Work on sophisticated litigation matters
• Clear pathway to senior associate and partnership
• Strong mentorship and collaborative culture