Litigation Associate: Own Your Civil Defense Cases

Distinct | North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct North America is seeking a Litigation Associate in Houston with 2–5 years of civil litigation experience to join a statewide Texas firm with offices in five cities and 100+ attorneys. The role offers ownership of general liability defense work, with opportunities to develop courtroom skills and case management experience.

Ideal candidates will hold an active Texas bar license (or be waive-in eligible) and have experience in general liability, products liability, or toxic torts.

Qualifications

• Active Texas bar license (or ability to waive in)
• 2–5 years of civil litigation experience
• General liability, products liability, or toxic tort experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Own cases with meaningful responsibility; not a document-review role
• Develop courtroom and case-management skills; take ownership of defense work

Skills

Civil litigation

Job description

Distinct North America is seeking a Litigation Associate in Houston with 2–5 years of civil litigation experience to join a statewide Texas firm with offices in five cities and 100+ attorneys. The role offers ownership of general liability defense work, with opportunities to develop courtroom skills and case management experience.

Ideal candidates will hold an active Texas bar license (or be waive-in eligible) and have experience in general liability, products liability, or toxic torts.