Litigation Associate - Hands-On Trials & Growth

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-7 years of litigation experience to join a growing practice. The role offers exposure to sophisticated matters and collaboration with experienced trial attorneys.

You will manage diverse caseloads, draft pleadings and motions, and participate in depositions and trial preparation, while developing strong client relationships.

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

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-7 years of litigation experience to join a growing practice. The role offers exposure to sophisticated matters and collaboration with experienced trial attorneys.

You will manage diverse caseloads, draft pleadings and motions, and participate in depositions and trial preparation, while developing strong client relationships.