Impactful Commercial Litigation Associate

Orionplacement; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 215,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Houston, TX is seeking a mid-level attorney for a nationally focused litigation practice specializing in complex commercial disputes. The role involves substantive research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, and supporting all stages of litigation from discovery through trial preparation.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Texas with at least 2 years of litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active Texas Bar admission.
• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, factual analysis, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Meaningful tenure and demonstrated stability at prior law firms.
• Mock trial or moot court experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive legal research and analysis in support of complex commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Analyze facts, legal issues, and case strategy with a high level of attention to detail.
• Support attorneys through all stages of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate research and document review projects with team leads and colleagues.
• Manage assignments independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and support teams.
• Communicate clearly, respond promptly, and maintain strong organization in a fast-paced practice.
• Contribute thoughtful analysis and practical solutions to challenging legal issues.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case analysis

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Confidential Employer in Houston, TX is seeking a mid-level attorney for a nationally focused litigation practice specializing in complex commercial disputes. The role involves substantive research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, and supporting all stages of litigation from discovery through trial preparation.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Texas with at least 2 years of litigation experience.