Litigation Attorney

Australia-Employment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our Houston office on an initial three-month contract with strong potential to convert to permanent status. The role focuses on commercial litigation in state and federal courts, with a preference for Labor & Employment background but open to strong commercial litigators.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D. from an accredited law school and are licensed in Texas, capable of handling depositions, motion practice, and detailed discovery work with

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Experience in both state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial litigation matters in Texas state and federal courts.
• Draft and respond to written discovery; prepare disclosures and discovery requests.
• Draft protective orders and other filings; prepare deposition outlines and schedule depositions.
• Take and defend depositions; evaluate discovery responses and develop litigation strategy.
• Prepare removals to federal court and corporate disclosures; attend pretrial conferences.
• Draft dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment; conduct legal research.
• Work with clients throughout all phases of litigation; collaborate with partners on complex matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Commercial litigation

Labor & Employment (preferred)

Depositions

Motion practice

Legal writing

Independent workload management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Litigation Attorney

Contract-to-Hire Litigation Attorney 3-Month Contract + Strong Temp-to-Perm Potential $100+/Hour + Flexibility | $180K-$220K Upon Conversion Houston, TX Commercial Litigation + Employment Litigation Preferred State & Federal Court Experience Required Take

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, full-service law firm recognized for delivering sophisticated legal counsel to businesses ranging from entrepreneurial ventures to Fortune 500 companies. Our attorneys work collaboratively across multiple practice areas, handling complex litigation and transactional matters while providing exceptional client service. Our litigation team is known for tackling challenging commercial disputes with a practical, strategic approach. We foster an environment where attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility, work alongside experienced practitioners, and have the opportunity to make an immediate impact on client matters.

Why join us?

• Competitive contract compensation with flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Strong opportunity to convert into a permanent position
• Permanent salary range of $180,000-$220,000
• Immediate, substantive litigation work
• Handle sophisticated commercial litigation matters
• Take and defend depositions
• Significant motion practice and courtroom exposure
• Collaborative, experienced litigation team
• Opportunity to work on both state and federal court matters
• Professional, collegial firm culture
• Comprehensive benefits available upon permanent hire

Job Details

We are partnering with a highly respected, full-service law firm seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney to join its Houston office on an initial three-month contract assignment with strong potential to become a permanent member of the team.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who can immediately step into an active litigation practice and independently manage sophisticated commercial litigation matters.

While Labor & Employment litigation experience is highly preferred, attorneys with strong commercial litigation backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Manage commercial litigation matters in both Texas state and federal courts
• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Prepare initial disclosures and discovery requests
• Draft protective orders and other procedural filings
• Prepare detailed deposition outlines
• Schedule and coordinate depositions
• Take and defend depositions
• Evaluate discovery responses and develop litigation strategy
• Prepare removals to federal court
• Draft corporate disclosure statements
• Prepare for and attend pretrial conferences
• Draft dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive legal memoranda
• Work directly with clients throughout all phases of litigation
• Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on complex business disputes

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Texas
• Litigation experience
• Commercial litigation experience required
• Labor & Employment litigation experience preferred
• Significant experience in both Texas state and federal courts
• Strong deposition experience
• Extensive motion practice experience
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage an active litigation workload

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.