Junior Business Litigation Associate

Womble Bond Dickinson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Houston seeks a junior Business Litigation Associate to join a fast-paced practice focused on complex disputes.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years as a litigator, strong civil procedure knowledge, and experience taking/defending depositions, supervising cases, and courtroom work; Texas bar admission or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience as a practicing litigator in complex business disputes.
• Strong understanding of civil procedure and complex motion practice.
• Experience taking and defending depositions; supervising litigation.
• Significant courtroom experience and client interaction.
• Must be admitted to the Texas bar or eligible for admission.
• Excellent academic credentials and written/oral communication skills.
• Federal judicial clerkship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex business dispute cases in a fast-paced litigation practice.
• Take and defend depositions and supervise litigation matters.
• Engage in significant courtroom proceedings and client interactions.

Skills

Depositons experience

Courtroom experience

Client interaction

Civil procedure knowledge

Education

Texas Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Overview

• The role focuses on complex business disputes within a fast-paced litigation practice.
• Required experience includes taking and defending depositions, managing and/or supervising litigation cases, and significant courtroom experience.
• The position demands an excellent understanding of civil procedure, proficiency in complex motion practice, and direct client interaction.
• Federal judicial clerkship experience is preferred.

Posting details

Practice Area: Business Litigation

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a junior Business Litigation Associate to join its Houston, Texas office. The Firm has a robust litigation practice that handles matters across the country including some of the most significant matters in Texas.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience as a practicing litigator in connection with complex business disputes and a strong desire to work in a fast-paced litigation practice.

Candidates must have an excellent understanding of civil procedure, experience in taking and defending depositions, managing and/or supervising litigation cases, as well as significant court room experience.

Must be admitted to the Texas bar or eligible for immediate admission.

Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and outstanding written and oral communication skills, including complex motion practice and interacting with clients.

Federal judicial clerkship experience is preferred.

Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.