Houston Commercial Litigation Associate — Mentored Path

Upperline Legal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance subsidy

401k match

Paid parking

Job summary

Upperline Legal in Houston, TX seeks a Litigation Associate with 2–5 years of general litigation experience at a law firm. Candidates must have an active Texas Bar license or be able to waive in quickly and be prepared for an in-office role five days a week in downtown Houston.

The role covers business, energy, construction, banking, fiduciary, and real estate disputes in state and federal court, with direct partner access and a clear path to partnership within six to seven years, plus a

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of general litigation experience at a law firm.
• Active Texas Bar license or the ability to waive in quickly.
• In-office role five days/week in downtown Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Handle business, energy, and real estate disputes in state and federal court.
• Collaborate with a mentoring partner and team based in Houston.
• Maintain 1,950 billable hours per year.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Motions practice

Discovery

Courtroom appearances

Deadline management

Prioritization

Collaboration

Partner mentoring

Energy disputes

Job description

Upperline Legal in Houston, TX seeks a Litigation Associate with 2–5 years of general litigation experience at a law firm. Candidates must have an active Texas Bar license or be able to waive in quickly and be prepared for an in-office role five days a week in downtown Houston.

The role covers business, energy, construction, banking, fiduciary, and real estate disputes in state and federal court, with direct partner access and a clear path to partnership within six to seven years, plus a