Litigation Associate: Own Your Docket & Trial Skills

Orion Placement; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k)

Paid bar dues

CLE support

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Confidential Employer. in Texas is seeking an associate to take ownership of a litigation docket and handle insurance, business, and commercial disputes from initial assessment through trial.

You will draft pleadings, take and defend depositions, and develop courtroom advocacy in a boutique setting built on mentorship and meaningful responsibility. Active Texas Bar license and 2+ years of related civil litigation experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of insurance, business, commercial, or related civil litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines, cases, and priorities.
• Self-motivated with hands-on deposition and courtroom experience.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters and take increasing ownership of your own case docket.
• Handle cases from initial assessment through discovery, motion practice, mediation, settlement, and trial.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, dispositive motions, discovery, and other substantive litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions and develop practical courtroom advocacy experience.
• Develop case strategy, analyze insurance and business disputes, and communicate directly with clients.
• Collaborate closely with experienced litigators on complex matters while independently managing assignments and deadlines.
• Participate in administrative proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, and occasional appellate related work arising from litigation matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Deadline management

Self-motivation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Confidential Employer. in Texas is seeking an associate to take ownership of a litigation docket and handle insurance, business, and commercial disputes from initial assessment through trial.

You will draft pleadings, take and defend depositions, and develop courtroom advocacy in a boutique setting built on mentorship and meaningful responsibility. Active Texas Bar license and 2+ years of related civil litigation experience are required.