Junior or New Law School Grad Litigation Associate Attorney

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a junior or newly licensed litigation associate to join its growing practice. This fully remote role offers mentorship from experienced litigators and exposure to both core litigation work and evolving corporate matters.

The ideal candidate is a newly licensed attorney or first-year associate ready to learn and take on responsibilities in a flexible remote environment. Compensation starts around $60k–$75k annually with potential growth and a strong emphasis on hands-on training,

Qualifications

• Newly licensed or first-year attorney seeking hands-on training.
• Strong legal writer with attention to detail.
• Eager to learn litigation and grow into trial work.

Responsibilities

• Draft substantive motions, briefs and pleadings.
• Conduct and defend depositions as the role develops.
• Prepare cases for trial and work directly with clients.
• Develop case strategy and take increasing ownership of matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Detail oriented

Eager to learn

Job description

Junior or New Law School Grad Litigation Associate Attorney

$60000 - $75000 per year | Weatherford, TX | Remote | Permanent

Fully Remote | Texas, California or Tennessee Newly Licensed - 0 to 1 Year of Experience Salary: Approximately $60-70,000

A bit about us:

Junior Litigation Associate Attorney

Fully Remote | Texas, California or Tennessee

Newly Licensed - 1 Year of Experience

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.

Why join us?

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: approximately $80,000+
• Compensation growth available for attorneys who perform well and take on increasing responsibility
• 100% remote
• Approximately 172 billable hours per month
• Health insurance contribution
• Employer retirement contribution of approximately 3% annually
• Origination opportunities and additional compensation potential

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

Why Consider the Opportunity

• 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

Interview Process

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

Job Details

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 attorneysComfortable 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.

The goal is to develop someone who can eventually:

• 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

The firm’s existing work includes:

Insurance Defense Litigation

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Fraud Recovery

Fraud Investigations

Healthcare Fraud

Commercial Litigation

Corporate & Business Litigation

Mergers & Acquisitions

Small Business Matters

Estate Planning

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.