Commercial Litigation Attorney

Trueline; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Cash balance pension plan

Disability insurance

Minimal travel

Job summary

Trueline in San Antonio, TX seeks a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate with 4+ years of civil/commercial litigation experience to independently manage complex matters and advise on post-judgment strategies.

You will draft motions, research novel issues, and advocate before Texas judges, while collaborating with paralegals and cross-functional teams to drive efficient resolutions and scale the practice.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license.
• 4+ years of meaningful civil/commercial litigation.
• Strong writing, research, and motion practice.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex commercial and civil litigation matters, focusing on post-judgment proceedings and asset recovery.
• Draft and respond to motions, pleadings, briefs, and other filings.
• Research complex legal issues and develop persuasive litigation strategies.
• Appear before judges in bench hearings and other proceedings across Texas.
• Negotiate resolutions involving judgments, business interests, and assets.
• Analyze financial and asset-related issues to guide strategy.
• Manage a high volume of matters with attention to detail and judgment.
• Collaborate with paralegals, finance, operations, and other teams.
• Help refine processes as the practice scales.
• Mentor staff and grow into leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Research skills

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Job description

A thriving and growing Texas law firm with a highly specialized commercial litigation and post-judgment practice, is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate to join its team in San Antonio, TX.

20,000 - 40,000 in yearly bonuses

What You'll Do as the Senior Commercial Litigation Associate:

• Independently manage complex commercial and civil litigation matters with a focus on post-judgment proceedings and asset recovery.
• Draft and respond to motions, pleadings, briefs, and other substantive court filings.
• Research complex and novel legal issues and develop persuasive litigation strategies.
• Appear before judges in bench hearings and other court proceedings throughout Texas.
• Negotiate resolutions involving commercial judgments, business interests, and significant assets.
• Analyze financial and asset-related issues to determine appropriate legal strategies.
• Manage a high volume of matters while maintaining strong judgment, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
• Collaborate closely with paralegals, finance, operations, project management, and other internal teams.
• Help refine processes and procedures as the practice continues to scale.
• Mentor support staff and grow into broader leadership responsibility over time.

Must-Haves as the Senior Commercial Litigation Associate:

• Active Texas Bar license.
• Approximately 4+ years of meaningful civil or commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and motion practice.
• Substantive experience independently managing litigation matters.
• Confidence appearing before judges and handling court proceedings.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop legal strategy with limited supervision.
• Sound professional judgment and the ability to manage multiple active matters.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach without unnecessary hierarchy or ego.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-moving, high-volume legal environment.

Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Commercial Litigation Associate:

• Commercial or business litigation experience.
• Creditors' rights or financial services litigation.
• Judgment enforcement or post-judgment proceedings.
• Garnishment or collections litigation.
• Bankruptcy experience, particularly on the creditor side.
• Asset recovery experience.
• Experience handling sophisticated disputes involving commercial assets.
• Interest in developing expertise within a specialized and growing area of Texas law.

This Role Offers:

• Base salary targeted at $150,000-$200,000, with potential flexibility for an exceptional candidate.
• Monthly performance-based bonus program with historical annual earnings of approximately $20,000-$40,000 depending on firm performance and recoveries.
• No traditional billable-hour requirement.
• Reasonable hours with weekend work uncommon.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• PTO.
• 401(k) with employer match, including traditional and Roth options.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Minimal travel, generally estimated at 5% or less.
• Sophisticated legal work without the constant demands of a traditional trial-heavy practice.
• A collaborative, low-ego environment where results matter more than hours logged.
• Significant autonomy and direct exposure to firm leadership.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in a specialized area of commercial litigation.
• Potential path to leading a growing legal department within approximately 2-4 years.