Galveston Civil Defense Litigation Associate (Trial-Ready)

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SBSB Law PLLC in Galveston, Texas, seeks a Litigation Defense Associate Attorney to join our growing team. You will handle a diverse caseload in civil defense, work closely with veteran trial lawyers, and gain meaningful ownership of cases from discovery through trial.

Candidates should have a JD, be admitted in Texas, and possess strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. This role emphasizes direct client interaction, deposition and motion practice, and opportunities for long-term

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• Approximately 2–10 years of civil litigation experience.
• Defense litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Deposition and substantive motion practice experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload involving construction defect, personal injury, and other civil defense matters.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Draft and argue substantive motions.
• Prepare case evaluations and develop litigation strategy.
• Communicate directly with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Work closely with experienced trial attorneys while taking meaningful ownership of your cases.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Advocacy

Deadline management

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

SBSB Law PLLC in Galveston, Texas, seeks a Litigation Defense Associate Attorney to join our growing team. You will handle a diverse caseload in civil defense, work closely with veteran trial lawyers, and gain meaningful ownership of cases from discovery through trial.

Candidates should have a JD, be admitted in Texas, and possess strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. This role emphasizes direct client interaction, deposition and motion practice, and opportunities for long-term