Litigation Associate: Deadline-Driven Discovery Specialist

Cogent Analytics; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking an Associate Attorney – Litigation to manage civil litigation matters within defined legal, procedural, and financial frameworks. The role emphasizes deadline compliance, billed production, case progression, and revenue realization in a controlled environment.

The position requires JD from an ABA-accredited school, active Texas license, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience, including drafting motions, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience with drafting motions and discovery; taking/defending depositions; court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Conducting legal research aligned with case requirements.
• Preparing case summaries and recommendations.
• Ensuring filings meet court requirements and deadlines.
• Maintaining accuracy and completeness of legal documents.
• Executing assigned work without procedural deviation.
• Managing discovery and deposition execution.
• Client & case communication control.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Drafting motions and discovery

Depositions (taking/defending)

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Active Texas bar license

Job description

Cogent Analytics is seeking an Associate Attorney – Litigation to manage civil litigation matters within defined legal, procedural, and financial frameworks. The role emphasizes deadline compliance, billed production, case progression, and revenue realization in a controlled environment.

The position requires JD from an ABA-accredited school, active Texas license, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience, including drafting motions, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.