Litigation Associate

Taylor Root; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite

Mentorship

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Taylor Root in Houston seeks a Litigation Associate with 4-8 years of experience to support complex commercial disputes, handle case development, and courtroom advocacy. The attorney will work alongside senior litigators on active matters and may progress toward primary case handling or senior supporting roles.

Ideal candidates possess strong academic credentials and a demonstrated tenure history, with comfort in deadlines, briefs, and strategy development.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of attorney experience focused on commercial and/or civil litigation.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Stable employment history with demonstrated tenure at prior firms.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with real estate or title insurance matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and arguing motions.
• Legal research and brief writing.
• Assisting with case strategy and development.
• Managing discovery and other litigation-related tasks.
• Preparing cases for hearings, mediations, and trial.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Motions

Case development

Discovery management

Courtroom advocacy

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A respected Houston-based law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with 4-8 years of experience to join its growing litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys handling sophisticated commercial disputes and wants meaningful responsibility in case development, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy.

About the Role

The firm is looking for an attorney to work alongside senior litigators on complex matters, serving in a key supporting role on active cases.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and arguing motions
• Legal research and brief writing
• Assisting with case strategy and development
• Managing discovery and other litigation-related tasks
• Preparing cases for hearings, mediations, and trial

This position offers flexibility for long-term career growth. Attorneys may evolve into a primary case-handling role over time or continue developing as a senior supporting litigator, depending on their interests and strengths.

Practice Focus

• Commercial Litigation
• Title Insurance-Related Matters

Note: This is not an insurance defense position. Candidates whose experience is primarily insurance defense litigation will not be a fit.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of attorney experience focused on commercial and/or civil litigation
• Strong academic credentials
• Stable employment history with demonstrated tenure at prior firms
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Experience with real estate or title insurance matters is a plus

Required Skills

• Handling sophisticated commercial disputes
• Case development, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy
• Legal research and brief writing
• Case strategy and development
• Managing discovery and other litigation-related tasks
• Preparing cases for hearings, mediations, and trial
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with real estate or title insurance matters
• Experience in commercial and/or civil litigation (beyond minimum requirements)

Pay range and compensation package

• Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Billable Requirement: 1,800 Hours
• Competitive compensation package
• Location: Houston, TX
• High-quality litigation work
• Strong mentorship and collaboration with experienced litigators
• Clear path for professional growth and increased responsibility
• Exposure to complex commercial, real estate, and title-related disputes