Litigation Associate: Hands-On Trial Experience

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Litigation Practice is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-7 years of litigation experience to join a collaborative and high-performing team. You will work closely with experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated matters, gaining hands-on courtroom exposure and broad case handling responsibilities.

The role offers opportunities to draft pleadings, conduct legal research, manage discovery, and advance cases through trial preparation while maintaining strong client relationships and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law.
• 2-7 years of litigation experience required.
• Construction litigation experience is a plus but not required.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and commitment to client service.
• Outstanding academic credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a diverse litigation caseload from inception through trial and resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, mediation memoranda, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare well-reasoned legal analyses.
• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Work directly with clients to gather information, provide case updates, and develop strong client relationships.
• Prepare dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.
• Assist with all phases of depositions, including preparing witness outlines and deposition strategy.
• Support trial preparation by drafting witness lists, exhibit lists, motions in limine, jury charges, and other pretrial filings.
• Draft trial briefs, post-trial motions, arbitration briefs, and post-hearing submissions.
• Participate in complex document review projects for litigation, investigations, and government inquiries.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the litigation practice to develop effective case strategies and deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

Excellent legal writing

Strong oral communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Litigation Practice is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-7 years of litigation experience to join a collaborative and high-performing team. You will work closely with experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated matters, gaining hands-on courtroom exposure and broad case handling responsibilities.

The role offers opportunities to draft pleadings, conduct legal research, manage discovery, and advance cases through trial preparation while maintaining strong client relationships and