Emerging Commercial Litigation Associate - Mentored Trial Experience

gpac; South Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac in Houston, TX seeks a Junior Commercial Litigation Associate to join a nationally recognized litigation boutique. You will draft pleadings, assist with discovery, and support trial teams on complex, high-stakes commercial disputes.

The role offers mentorship from seasoned litigators, meaningful courtroom exposure, and opportunities to develop litigation experience across Texas and nationwide.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license (or ability to become licensed promptly).
• 2–4 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience handling discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, legal research, and client communications.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including written discovery and document review.
• Prepare witnesses, experts, and clients for depositions and hearings.
• Attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Collaborate closely with experienced litigators on sophisticated, high-value matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Multitasking

Client communications

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

gpac in Houston, TX seeks a Junior Commercial Litigation Associate to join a nationally recognized litigation boutique. You will draft pleadings, assist with discovery, and support trial teams on complex, high-stakes commercial disputes.

The role offers mentorship from seasoned litigators, meaningful courtroom exposure, and opportunities to develop litigation experience across Texas and nationwide.