Litigation Defense Associate Attorney

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SBSB Law PLLC in Galveston, Texas, seeks a Litigation Defense Associate Attorney to join our growing team. You will handle a diverse caseload in civil defense, work closely with veteran trial lawyers, and gain meaningful ownership of cases from discovery through trial.

Candidates should have a JD, be admitted in Texas, and possess strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. This role emphasizes direct client interaction, deposition and motion practice, and opportunities for long-term

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• Approximately 2–10 years of civil litigation experience.
• Defense litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Deposition and substantive motion practice experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload involving construction defect, personal injury, and other civil defense matters.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Draft and argue substantive motions.
• Prepare case evaluations and develop litigation strategy.
• Communicate directly with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Work closely with experienced trial attorneys while taking meaningful ownership of your cases.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Advocacy

Deadline management

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

SBSB Law PLLC is a rapidly growing defense law firm with offices in Houston, Dallas, Galveston, Corpus Christi, New Orleans, Chicago, Boca Raton, and Milwaukee.

Litigation Defense Associate Attorney to join our Galveston, Texas office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful case responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to continue developing as a litigator.

What You’ll Do

• Handle a diverse caseload involving construction defect, personal injury, and other civil defense matters.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Draft and argue substantive motions.
• Prepare case evaluations and develop litigation strategy.
• Communicate directly with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Work closely with experienced trial attorneys while taking meaningful ownership of your cases.

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• Approximately 2–10 years of civil litigation experience.
• Defense litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Deposition and substantive motion practice experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• First- or second-chair trial experience is a plus, but not required.

Why SBSB Law?

At SBSB Law, associates are given the opportunity to do more than simply support cases. Our attorneys receive hands‑on litigation experience, meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and opportunities to develop their skills in the courtroom.

We offer a professional and collaborative work environment, ongoing training and mentorship, competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities for long-term advancement within the firm.