Mid-Level Dispute Resolution Associate

Baker McKenzie; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) based on hours worked

Job summary

Baker McKenzie is seeking an associate attorney for the Dispute Resolution Practice Group in Dallas or Houston. This role supports its securities litigation, SEC enforcement, class actions, product liability, and complex commercial litigation practices.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience, strong academic credentials, and excellent written and oral communication. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, briefing motions, and preparing for depositions.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in dispute resolution or related litigation.
• Experience drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, briefing motions, and preparing for depositions.
• Large law firm experience preferred; clerkship with a federal court is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support securities litigation, SEC enforcement, class actions, product liability and complex commercial litigation teams.
• Draft pleadings, manage discovery, brief motions, and prepare for depositions.

Skills

Pleadings drafting

Discovery handling

Motions briefing

Deposition preparation

Academic credentials

Communication skills

Writing skills

Job description

Overview

• The Dispute Resolution Practice Group supports its securities litigation, SEC enforcement, class actions, product liability, and complex commercial litigation practices.
• The role requires experience drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, briefing motions, and preparing for depositions.
• Large law firm experience in a busy litigation practice, as well as experience taking and defending depositions and arguing motions, are strongly preferred.
• A former clerkship with a federal district court or circuit court judge is a plus.

Posting details

Baker McKenzie's Dallas or Houston office seeks an associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience for the Dispute Resolution Practice Group, supporting its securities litigation, SEC enforcement, class actions, product liability, and complex commercial litigation practices. Strong academic credentials and excellent communication, analytical and writing skills are required, as is experience with drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, briefing motions, and preparing for depositions. Large law firm experience in a busy litigation practice, as well as experience taking and defending depositions and arguing motions are strongly preferred; and a former clerkship with a federal district court or circuit court judge is a plus.

Baker McKenzie empowers clients to compete in the global economy. We provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity with clear, actionable guidance. Our people represent diverse cultures and jurisdictions, combining local know-how with international expertise to ensure your business thrives across borders

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. Should candidates require any reasonable adjustments and/or accommodations when applying to or interviewing with our Firm, please notify

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Pay Transparency

This position is bonus eligible and includes benefits such as

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) based on number of hours worked