Commercial Litigation Attorney 2-4

Daniels & Tredennick PLLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan options

Dental and vision coverage

Paid health benefits with ancillarys

Job summary

Daniels & Tredennick PLLC, a Houston civil litigation firm, seeks a Commercial Litigation Attorney who will split time between personal injury and commercial matters in a fast-paced environment. The role demands leadership in depositions and trials, and the ability to manage complex disputes with careful attention to detail.

You will handle drafting, discovery, and strategy, advise clients, and collaborate with colleagues to pursue favorable resolutions while maintaining high professional

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas bar membership in good standing.
• 2-4 years of experience in commercial litigation and/or personal injury litigation.
• Experience handling depositions and courtroom advocacy.
• Experience with evidentiary and legal argument, including direct- and cross-examination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters with professionalism and precision.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and litigation software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with trial preparation and managing high-stakes litigation.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advocacy: Represent clients as lead counsel in depositions, court hearings, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Litigation Management: Handle complex commercial and personal injury litigation.
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough legal research and apply precedents.
• Drafting Legal Documents: Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, filings.
• Strategic Legal Counsel: Advise on litigation strategy and risk management.
• Settlement Negotiations: Seek favorable resolutions when appropriate.
• Collaboration: Work with attorneys, staff, clients, and experts.
• Case Management: Oversee discovery, motion practice, witnesses, trial, and post-trial.
• Billing and Documentation: Maintain time records and client invoicing.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Case management

Independent working

Collaboration

Trial preparation

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas bar admission

Tools

Legal research tools

Litigation software

Job description

Daniels & Tredennick PLLC is a dynamic civil litigation law firm located in the Memorial area of Houston, TX. Our team comes from diverse backgrounds, including public service, education, large law firms, and boutique personal injury firms. Our experience includes commercial disputes, mass tort litigation, and personal injury litigation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. This role will involve a balanced practice, with at least 50% of the attorney's time dedicated to personal injury litigation and the remainder focused on commercial litigation matters. If you have experience handling complex disputes in both commercial and personal injury contexts, we want to hear from you.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Advocacy: Represent clients as lead counsel in depositions, court hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings; serve as lead counsel in smaller arbitrations and trials; and as second chair or co‑lead in larger arbitrations and trials.


• Litigation Management: Handle complex commercial litigation matters (including breach of contract, corporate governance, intellectual property disputes, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and antitrust matters) as well as personal injury litigation.


• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to identify relevant laws and precedents and apply legal principles to client matters.


• Drafting Legal Documents: Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other filings, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and procedures.


• Strategic Legal Counsel: Provide ongoing legal advice regarding litigation strategy, risk management, dispute resolution, and case evaluation.


• Settlement Negotiations: Represent clients in settlement discussions with the goal of achieving favorable resolutions when appropriate.


• Collaboration: Work closely with attorneys, staff, clients, and experts to develop and execute litigation strategies.


• Case Management: Oversee all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, witness preparation, trial, and post-trial proceedings.


• Billing and Documentation: Maintain accurate time records and ensure timely, accurate client invoicing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school


• Active Texas bar membership in good standing


• 2-4 years of experience in commercial litigation and/or personal injury litigation


• Experience handling depositions and courtroom advocacy


• Experience with evidentiary and legal argument, including direct- and cross‑examination


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to manage complex legal matters with professionalism and precision


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Proficiency with legal research tools and litigation software


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively


• Experience with trial preparation and managing high‑stakes litigation


• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $145,000 to $165,000 based on experience


• Comprehensive benefits package including paid health benefits with the opportunity to purchase a suite of ancillary benefits, including dental, vision, etc., and retirement plan options