Emerging Litigation Associate — High-Stakes Disputes

White-; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Vacation time and parental leave

Job summary

White & Case is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate in Houston, TX to support complex business disputes. The role involves research, drafting pleadings and motions, and coordinating discovery under supervision.

You will work with senior lawyers on trial preparations, manage case files, and contribute to strategy discussions within a dynamic litigation team. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a specialized area of law, typically with 3 - 5 years of practice post qualification.
• Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills.
• Solid communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports in case preparation, including legal research, drafting pleadings, motions and briefs, ensuring accuracy and compliance to legal standards.
• Coordinates discovery processes, reviewing and organizing documents, and managing evidence collection.
• May represent clients in preliminary hearings and depositions, supporting senior lawyers in trial preparations and court appearances.
• Manages case files, organizing case materials, and ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
• Helps coach and develop more junior lawyers and may coordinate work of junior team members.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Motions

Briefs

Trial preparation

Case management

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

White & Case is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate in Houston, TX to support complex business disputes. The role involves research, drafting pleadings and motions, and coordinating discovery under supervision.

You will work with senior lawyers on trial preparations, manage case files, and contribute to strategy discussions within a dynamic litigation team. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.