Litigation Associate Attorney

Encore Search Partners, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Houston is seeking a litigation associate with 2–5 years of experience to join its Financial Services and Commercial Litigation practice. The ideal candidate will represent large financial institutions and handle custom commercial litigation. A strong academic background and Texas bar admission are required. This full-time, in-office role provides an excellent pathway to partnership with mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong academic background and Texas bar admission required.
• Interest in financial services litigation and ability to work full-time in-office.

Responsibilities

• Represent large financial institutions in litigation involving loan enforcement.
• Handle custom commercial litigation for corporate clients.
• Participate in motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial prep.
• Collaborate directly with partners and clients on case strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Academic background

Texas bar admission

Interest in financial services litigation

Job description

Overview

A regional litigation team is seeking a litigation associate with 2–5 years of experience to join its Financial Services and Commercial Litigation practice in Houston. This is a full-time, in-office position ideal for an attorney who wants to build a career at the intersection of banking litigation and complex commercial disputes. There is a short path to Partner with strong mentorship and firm reputation.

Responsibilities

• Represent large financial institutions in litigation involving loan enforcement, UCC claims, and consumer finance disputes
• Handle custom commercial litigation for corporate clients in sectors such as energy, telecom, and healthcare
• Participate in motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial prep in Texas state and federal courts
• Collaborate directly with partners and clients on case strategy and resolution

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting
• Strong academic background and Texas bar admission required
• Interest in financial services litigation and ability to work full-time in-office

Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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