Junior or New Law School Grad Litigation Associate Attorney

Jobot; Peaster (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contribution

Employer retirement contribution of ~3

Origination opportunities and extra as

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a newly licensed or junior Associate Attorney for a fully remote role across the United States. You will be trained by experienced litigators while handling a range of matters including commercial litigation, insurance defense, and corporate work.

The position offers mentorship, exposure to depositions and trial preparation, and clear pathways for growth with compensation potential as you take on more responsibility.

Qualifications

• Newly licensed or in first year of practice
• Strong legal writing ability required
• Detail-oriented with a high attention to detail
• Eager to learn litigation from experienced attorneys
• Willing to receive hands-on training and feedback
• Long-term growth with the firm in a learner-friendly environment

Responsibilities

• Independently manage litigation matters under supervision
• Draft motions, briefs and pleadings
• Conduct and defend depositions and trial preparation
• Work directly with clients and develop case strategy
• Grow with the firm as it expands into new practice areas

Skills

Newly Licensed Attorney

Strong Legal Writing

Detail-Oriented

Willingness to Learn Litigation

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Client Interaction

Education

J.D. from Accredited Law School

Job description

Fully Remote | Texas, California or Tennessee

Newly Licensed – 0 to 1 Year of Experience Salary: Approximately $60-70,000

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year

Starting salary: approximately $80,000+

A growing, technology-forward litigation firm is seeking a newly licensed or very junior Associate Attorney to join its expanding practice.

This is an ideal opportunity for a recent law school graduate awaiting bar results, a newly admitted attorney, or a first-year associate who wants to be trained from the ground up by experienced litigators while working in a 100% remote environment.

The firm’s core practice includes commercial litigation, insurance defense, insurance coverage and fraud investigations, while it is also expanding into estate planning, wills and trusts, business litigation, M&A/corporate matters and appellate work.

Who They’re Looking For

• Newly licensed or early in their first year of practice
• A strong legal writer
• Detail-oriented and highly attentive
• Eager to learn litigation from experienced attorneys
• Comfortable receiving hands‑on training and feedback
• Interested in eventually taking depositions, appearing in court and developing into a true trial attorney
• Entrepreneurial and interested in growing with the firm long term

Candidates currently awaiting bar results may also be considered.

Bar Admission

• Texas
• California
• Tennessee

The Opportunity

The firm is intentionally looking for someone new and coachable who can be developed within the practice.

The successful candidate will work directly with highly experienced attorneys, including the firm’s founder, who has approximately 25–30 years of experience, and another partner with nearly 40 years of practice experience.

Future Development

• Independently manage litigation matters
• Draft substantive motions, briefs and pleadings
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Prepare cases for trial
• Work directly with clients
• Develop case strategy
• Take increasing ownership of matters
• Grow alongside the firm as it expands into additional practice areas

Practice Exposure

• Insurance Defense Litigation
• Insurance Coverage
• Insurance Fraud Recovery
• Fraud Investigations
• Healthcare Fraud
• Commercial Litigation
• Corporate & Business Litigation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Small Business Matters
• Estate Planning

Interview Process

• Initial video interview
• Final interview with firm leadership / founder

Compensation & Benefits

• Health insurance contribution
• Employer retirement contribution of approximately 3% annually
• Origination opportunities and additional compensation potential

100% remote

Approximately 172 billable hours per month

Compensation growth available for attorneys who perform well and take on increasing responsibility

The firm is very open to increasing compensation for someone who hits the ground running and demonstrates strong performance.

Fully remote from day one

Direct mentorship from attorneys with decades of litigation experience

Opportunity to learn litigation from the ground up

Real path toward depositions, trial preparation and eventual trial responsibility

Exposure to both core litigation work and expanding corporate/business practice areas

Entrepreneurial environment where junior attorneys can grow with the firm

Opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility early rather than being one of dozens of junior associates

Strong fit for someone seeking a long-term home where performance can lead to increased compensation and responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.