Commercial Trials & Litigation Associate

Steptoe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life

disability

dependent care

health care flexible spending accounts

401K Plan

Profit-Sharing

Paid Time-Off

robust Wellness Program

Job summary

Steptoe LLP in Houston seeks an associate with 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience to join the Firm's Commercial Trials & Litigation practice group. The ideal candidate will manage complex disputes, take and defend depositions, and handle court hearings.

A federal clerkship is strongly preferred, and Texas Bar admission in good standing is required. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) with profit

Qualifications

• Judicial clerkship experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial disputes and manage matters with responsibility.

Skills

Depositions

Court hearings

Dispositive motions

Litigation management

Writing & analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Steptoe LLP seeks an associate with 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience to join the Firm's Commercial Trials & Litigation practice group in our Houston office. The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex commercial disputes and be ready to assume significant responsibility in managing matters. Candidates should have substantive litigation experience, including experience taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositional motions, and court hearings. Federal judicial clerkship experience is strongly preferred. This role offers meaningful opportunities to work directly with partners, clients, opposing counsel, and the courts. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and superior writing and analytical skills.

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required, along with admission to the Texas Bar in active good standing.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial environment that emphasizes training and mentorship.

The anticipated salary range is $260,000 to $365,000.

Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• dependent care
• health care flexible spending accounts
• 401K Plan
• Profit-Sharing
• Paid Time-Off
• robust Wellness Program

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/Disability/Veteran.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.