Probate Litigation Associate — Trial-Ready

Crain Caton & James; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crain Caton & James, a collegial, entrepreneurial firm in downtown Houston, seeks a litigation associate to join the probate litigation area with 2–3 years of experience and readiness to take on real responsibility and grow with the firm. You will handle hearings independently, take and defend depositions, prepare and respond to written discovery, and draft pleadings, motions, and briefing.

You will assist with trial preparation and may serve as second or third chair at trial, with the

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of litigation experience is required.
• Strong research and writing skills are essential.
• Courtroom experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated initiative and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Handle hearings independently.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Draft pleadings, motions and briefing.
• Assist with trial preparation and may serve as second or third chair.
• Opportunity to manage a case from start to finish.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research and writing

Courtroom experience

Initiative

Job description

Crain Caton & James, a collegial, entrepreneurial firm in downtown Houston, seeks a litigation associate to join the probate litigation area with 2–3 years of experience and readiness to take on real responsibility and grow with the firm. You will handle hearings independently, take and defend depositions, prepare and respond to written discovery, and draft pleadings, motions, and briefing.

You will assist with trial preparation and may serve as second or third chair at trial, with the