Commercial Litigation Associate - Houston

Foley & Lardner LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP in Houston, TX, seeks a 2nd-3rd year associate to join the Commercial Litigation Practice Group. The candidate will handle complex business disputes in state and federal courts, including discovery, pleadings, motions, and expedited relief.

The ideal candidate has top academics, JD from an ABA-approved school, is in good standing with the Texas Bar, and demonstrates strong writing, advocacy, and client skills within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-approved law school and Texas Bar in good standing.
• 2nd-3rd year associate with experience in complex business litigation.
• Proficient in drafting pleadings, motions and court filings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct written and document discovery in state and federal cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other court filings including TROs.
• Conduct/defend depositions and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Appear for status conferences and motions in court; participate in settlement conferences.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Trial preparation

Deposition experience

Education

JD from ABA-approved law school

Texas Bar in good standing

Job description

Foley & Lardner is seeking a 2nd-3rd year associate (Class of 2023-2024) to join the Commercial Litigation Practice Group in our Houston office. Qualified candidate must be a persuasive legal writer and oral advocate and will have experience with complex business litigation matters in state and federal courts, including conducting written and document discovery; researching and drafting pleadings, motions and other court filings, including expedited relief (TRO, injunctions); conducting/defending depositions; preparing witnesses for testimony; and appearing for status conferences and motions in both state and federal court. Participation in settlement conferences and negotiations and experience with trial preparation is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, an exceptional work ethic, and must be comfortable having direct interaction with partners and clients.

We are seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated lawyer, who has demonstrated an ability to thrive in a sophisticated practice in a busy, collaborative environment, to assist with advancing the long-term strategic objectives of our Litigation Department. We value collegiality, creativity, and intellectual curiosity among our lawyers and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding. Top academics required.

To be considered, candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and an active member of the Texas Bar.

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary range for this position is $240,000-$260,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Disability and Life insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Backup Care for Dependents

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