Commercial Litigation Associate - Collaborative Practice

Wick Phillips; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wick Phillips is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is a 2021–2023 law school graduate with a background in complex commercial litigation and licensed to practice in Texas.

The attorney will work collaboratively with partners and associates in the litigation group, providing top-tier representation and advisory services. Strong litigation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas, in good standing.
• 3–5 years of relevant commercial litigation experience.
• Proficiency in litigation practice, including pleadings/motions.
• Strong legal reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with Firm attorneys regarding client matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.
• Prepare and review legal documents, pleadings, briefs, contracts, agreements, etc.
• Manage and respond to written discovery requests.
• Understand typical pleadings/motions in state and federal court.
• Appear in court hearings on behalf of clients.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Legal research and writing.
• Prioritize and manage case load.
• Manage deadlines (internal and external).
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Accurately track and record billable hours for client matters.
• Uphold Wick Phillips' core values.

Skills

Legal reasoning

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organization

Discretion

Client relations

Collaborative

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas bar admission

Tools

Harvey

Westlaw

iManage

Adobe

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Wick Phillips is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is a 2021–2023 law school graduate with a background in complex commercial litigation and licensed to practice in Texas.

The attorney will work collaboratively with partners and associates in the litigation group, providing top-tier representation and advisory services. Strong litigation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities