Commercial Litigation Associate Austin — Path to Partnership

Dykema; Austin (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dykema's Austin office seeks an associate with 2-6 years of commercial litigation experience to join our team. You will draft and argue motions, take and defend depositions, and help develop comprehensive case strategies while maintaining high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Admission to practice in Texas and authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship are required. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional written and oral advocacy, keen attention to detail, and

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Strong drafting and argument skills for motions and pleadings.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and developing case strategies.
• Texas bar admission and eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions with persuasive, clear writing and advocacy.
• Take and defend depositions and manage discovery strategically.
• Develop comprehensive case strategies and trial readiness plans.
• Draft pleadings and other court filings meeting deadlines.
• Produce high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Motions drafting

Motions argument

Depositions

Case strategy

Pleadings drafting

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

Texas Bar Admission

Job description

Dykema's Austin office seeks an associate with 2-6 years of commercial litigation experience to join our team. You will draft and argue motions, take and defend depositions, and help develop comprehensive case strategies while maintaining high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Admission to practice in Texas and authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship are required. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional written and oral advocacy, keen attention to detail, and