Litigation Associate — Hybrid/Remote (Houston), Trial-Focused

Gilder Search Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Germer PLLC in Houston, TX seeks a Litigation Associate with 2–5 years of experience to handle a busy insurance defense and personal injury docket while gaining exposure to the firm's broader civil litigation practice. Flexible work arrangements will be based on experience, needs, and office alignment.

You will draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other documents; prepare client reports and case evaluations; attend hearings and depositions; assist with case strategy, file management, and

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Texas.
• 2–5 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to grow as a litigator.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Prepare client reports and case evaluations
• Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations if necessary
• Assist with case strategy and file management
• Support trial preparation and participate in trial as appropriate
• Manage deadlines across multiple active matters

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Time management

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

JD (ABA accredited law school)

Job description

Germer PLLC in Houston, TX seeks a Litigation Associate with 2–5 years of experience to handle a busy insurance defense and personal injury docket while gaining exposure to the firm's broader civil litigation practice. Flexible work arrangements will be based on experience, needs, and office alignment.

You will draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other documents; prepare client reports and case evaluations; attend hearings and depositions; assist with case strategy, file management, and