Houston or The Woodlands Business Litigation Associate

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Winstead PC in Houston or The Woodlands seeks a 3-5 year associate for its Business Litigation group in our Houston or Woodlands office. This is a growth position with opportunities for advancement within the firm and is within a collaborative and interactive practice in our Houston or Woodlands office.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and arguing motion and experience in taking depositions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of associate experience in business litigation.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions and taking depositions.
• Research, document review, drafting pleadings, and discovery experience.
• Real estate litigation experience is a plus but not required.
• Eminent domain exposure is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Business Litigation group in Houston or The Woodlands.
• Draft and argue motions, prepare for depositions, and support discovery.
• Engage in research and drafting of pleadings, under senior attorney supervision.

Skills

Business Litigation Experience

Real Estate Litigation Experience

Eminent Domain Experience

Strong Academics

Writing Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Houston or The Woodlands Business Litigation Associate

Houston, Texas

The Woodlands, Texas

Lateral Associate

Business Litigation

Close Date: December 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT

Winstead PC is seeking a 3-5 year associate for a position with our Business Litigation group in our Houston or Woodlands office. This is a growth position with opportunities for advancement within the firm and is within a collaborative and interactive practice in our Houston or Woodlands office. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

Business Litigation Experience: Experience in drafting and arguing motion and experience in taking depositions. Additionally, experience in research, document review, drafting pleadings and experience in discovery is required.

Real Estate Litigation Experience: Experience in real estate litigation is preferred but not required.

Eminent Domain Experience: Prior experience or exposure to eminent domain matters.

Strong academics: Candidates should have strong academic credentials.

Writing skills: Candidates should be proficient at complex legal drafting and client communication.

Why Winstead?

Collegial, cooperative environment where you will have the opportunity to be mentored by more experienced attorneys, as well as the opportunity to mentor more junior associates.

Clear path toward yourprofessional goals , with specific feedback and evaluation at regular intervals.

Ourcommitment to diversity gives you the opportunity to work with colleagues who bring a wide range of perspectives to the practice of law.

Support for your developing practice, in the direction you want to go, at every stage of your life. No matter your family or personal commitments, or your long-term professional goals, Winstead PC has a place for you as a valued and respected member of our team.