Commercial Litigation Associate — Growth & Mentorship

Taylor Root; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite

Mentorship

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Taylor Root in Houston seeks a Litigation Associate with 4-8 years of experience to support complex commercial disputes, handle case development, and courtroom advocacy. The attorney will work alongside senior litigators on active matters and may progress toward primary case handling or senior supporting roles.

Ideal candidates possess strong academic credentials and a demonstrated tenure history, with comfort in deadlines, briefs, and strategy development.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of attorney experience focused on commercial and/or civil litigation.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Stable employment history with demonstrated tenure at prior firms.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with real estate or title insurance matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and arguing motions.
• Legal research and brief writing.
• Assisting with case strategy and development.
• Managing discovery and other litigation-related tasks.
• Preparing cases for hearings, mediations, and trial.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Motions

Case development

Discovery management

Courtroom advocacy

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Taylor Root in Houston seeks a Litigation Associate with 4-8 years of experience to support complex commercial disputes, handle case development, and courtroom advocacy. The attorney will work alongside senior litigators on active matters and may progress toward primary case handling or senior supporting roles.

Ideal candidates possess strong academic credentials and a demonstrated tenure history, with comfort in deadlines, briefs, and strategy development.