Hybrid Civil Litigation Associate – Own Your Cases

The Staff Pad; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Professional development assistance

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

The Staff Pad is seeking an Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation to join our Texas litigation team in Austin. This full-time, hybrid role offers direct client interaction, meaningful case ownership, and opportunities to grow into senior-level positions.

You will manage cases from initial assessment through resolution, draft key documents, conduct research, and coordinate with support staff. A strong candidate has 3–5 years of civil litigation, Texas bar admission, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Active Texas bar admission in good standing.
• Approximately 3-5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience drafting substantive pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Experience managing litigation deadlines and case responsibilities.
• Exposure to depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters and substantial portions of cases 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
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and assist with settlement discussions
• Coordinate with paralegals and legal support staff to keep matters organized and moving forward

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Client communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Job description

The Staff Pad is seeking an Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation to join our Texas litigation team in Austin. This full-time, hybrid role offers direct client interaction, meaningful case ownership, and opportunities to grow into senior-level positions.

You will manage cases from initial assessment through resolution, draft key documents, conduct research, and coordinate with support staff. A strong candidate has 3–5 years of civil litigation, Texas bar admission, and excellent communication