Hybrid Civil Litigation Associate - Growth, Case Ownership

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Hybrid work flexibility

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Baker Law Group in Austin seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Associate to join our Texas litigation team. This is a full-time, hybrid role with in-office days and remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of civil litigation experience, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to manage cases with supervision from senior attorneys. We handle a broad range of civil matters and offer a base salary of $150,000–$175,000 plus a tiered performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–7 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting substantive pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Experience managing litigation deadlines and case responsibilities.
• Exposure to depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with clients.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Practical, collaborative and low-ego working style.
• Interest in developing greater case ownership and courtroom responsibility.
• Desire to contribute to the growth of a developing Texas practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical legal analysis.
• Manage written discovery, document production, and case investigation.
• Take and defend depositions based on experience and case needs.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, strategy, deadlines, and next steps.
• Evaluate legal and factual issues and help develop case strategy.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and assist with settlement discussions.
• Coordinate with paralegals and legal support staff to keep matters organized and moving forward.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Case management

Deposition experience

Client communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Collaboration

Ownership mindset

Job description

Baker Law Group in Austin seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Associate to join our Texas litigation team. This is a full-time, hybrid role with in-office days and remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of civil litigation experience, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to manage cases with supervision from senior attorneys. We handle a broad range of civil matters and offer a base salary of $150,000–$175,000 plus a tiered performance bonus.