Houston Litigation Associate — Path to Partnership

Bright Line Counsel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 265,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong bonus program

Robust benefits package

Clear evaluation process

Job summary

Bright Line Counsel in Houston seeks a mid-to-senior Associate with 3–6 years of business litigation experience to join a collaborative, high-caliber team. The role offers substantial, hands-on work drafting and arguing motions, taking depositions, and owning discovery, with mentoring from seasoned trial attorneys.

The firm emphasizes a genuine path to partnership, strong client-facing skills, and excellent academic credentials, along with a robust benefits package and competitive base salary in

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of business litigation experience (clerks welcome).
• Hands-on experience drafting and arguing motions.
• Strong foundation in legal research, document review, drafting pleadings, and discovery.
• Eminent domain exposure strongly preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials and polished writing.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions.
• Take depositions and manage discovery.
• Mentor junior associates while working with a senior team.
• Contribute to client relationships and litigation strategy.

Skills

Business litigation

Motions drafting & argument

Legal research & pleadings

Discovery

Client-facing communication

Eminent domain exposure

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Bright Line Counsel in Houston seeks a mid-to-senior Associate with 3–6 years of business litigation experience to join a collaborative, high-caliber team. The role offers substantial, hands-on work drafting and arguing motions, taking depositions, and owning discovery, with mentoring from seasoned trial attorneys.

The firm emphasizes a genuine path to partnership, strong client-facing skills, and excellent academic credentials, along with a robust benefits package and competitive base salary in