Commercial Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney in Houston, TX. The role focuses on significant civil disputes for businesses and individuals nationwide, with responsibility from pleadings to trial preparation.

Requirements include JD from an accredited school, Texas bar in good standing, 3–8 years of commercial litigation experience, and the ability to handle full lifecycle of cases; on-site employment with permanent tenure.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing (or eligibility).
• 3–8 years of commercial litigation experience, with trial focus preferred.
• Demonstrated experience handling full case lifecycles from pleadings to dispositive motions.
• Strong legal research and persuasive writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines; collaborative and proactive.

Skills

Courtroom experience

Legal research and writing

Case lifecycle management

Multi-tasking under deadlines

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active Texas Bar license in good standing

Job description

Commercial Litigation Attorney

$120000 - $150000 per year | Houston, TX | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our client is a Houston based litigation boutique that handles significant civil disputes for businesses and individuals across the country. The firm is small enough to give every attorney real responsibility and seasoned enough to have taken many matters all the way through jury verdict in courts around the nation.

The team acts for both plaintiffs and defendants. Its docket spans contract and business disputes, construction conflicts, product liability, toxic exposure, misappropriation of confidential business information, and serious injury matters. Preparation drives everything the firm does. Lawyers here build lean, flexible trial teams, give clients candid early assessments, and look for practical routes to resolution before a case ever reaches a courtroom. When a case does go to trial, the group is known for making dense, technical subject matter clear and persuasive for jurors.

Why join us?

• Courtroom experience, early. Associates are not stuck behind a screen for years. You are brought into depositions, hearings, and trial preparation from the start and given room to take on more as you prove yourself.
• Work that matters. The matters are complex and carry real consequences for the clients involved, so the legal and strategic challenges are substantial.
• A true team culture. Partners and associates collaborate closely, share credit, and invest in one another’s development. Mutual respect and professionalism are expected at every
  level.
• Direct mentorship. You will learn alongside trial lawyers who have tried cases to verdict in multiple jurisdictions and who actively teach.
• Client focus. The firm puts its clients’ goals first and is open and flexible when discussing fees and costs, which builds lasting relationships you can grow into.
• Visibility and growth. A compact group means your contributions are noticed, and your path to greater responsibility is shaped by your performance rather than by a rigid ladder.
• Competitive compensation and benefits. Details to be shared during the interview process.

Job Details

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, with a strong academic record
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing (or eligibility for admission before start date)
• Generally 3 to 8 years of commercial litigation experience, ideally with a trial focused firm or a litigation group at a larger firm
• Demonstrated experience handling the full lifecycle of a case, including pleadings, written and oral discovery, expert work, motion practice, and dispositive motions
• Meaningful courtroom exposure, such as taking or defending depositions, arguing motions, and supporting or participating in trials or arbitrations
• Excellent legal research and writing skills, with the ability to produce persuasive briefs and clear client communications
• Sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines
• A collaborative, upbeat approach, high personal integrity, and a drive to take ownership of your work
• Interest in complex subject matter such as construction, product liability, or trade secret disputes is a plus

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.