Senior Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Bonus and profit-sharing opportunity

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Join a respected law firm to handle commercial litigation matters, taking ownership from pleadings through trial.

Qualified candidates must have 5+ years of experience and an active Texas Bar license. Enjoy a hybrid schedule, competitive pay, and meaningful client interactions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience in Texas state or federal court.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation files from pleadings to trial preparation.
• Draft legal documents and manage case strategy.
• Attend hearings and manage litigation strategy professionally.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Case management

Education

Texas Bar license

Job description

Pay

$160,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established Houston law firm with a strong reputation, long-term client relationships, and a stable attorney culture.
• Step into a more senior litigation role where you can take ownership of commercial litigation matters from early pleadings through trial preparation.
• Work on sophisticated disputes involving businesses, financial institutions, real estate, construction, oil and gas, insurance, creditor rights, and related commercial matters.
• Gain meaningful client contact, strategic case responsibility, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with one remote day per week, plus bonus and profit‑sharing opportunity.

Location

This position is based in Houston, Texas with a hybrid schedule that includes one remote day each week. You will work primarily in‑office with the flexibility to choose your remote day.

Note

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Texas and have 5+ years of litigation experience. Commercial litigation experience is strongly preferred. Banking, creditor‑side disputes, or bankruptcy‑related litigation experience is a plus, but not required.

About Us

We are a respected full‑service Houston law firm with a long‑standing reputation for stability, professionalism, client service, and high‑quality legal work. Our attorneys represent individuals, families, estates, financial institutions, and businesses across a wide range of industries, including real estate, construction, oil and gas, banking, insurance, and general business matters. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle commercial litigation matters in Texas state and federal courts.
• Take ownership of litigation files from pleadings and discovery through motion practice, settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, and legal correspondence.
• Develop case strategy, evaluate risk, and help guide clients through complex business disputes.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, court conferences, and other litigation proceedings.
• Work directly with partners, clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal team members.
• Manage deadlines, discovery, case calendars, and litigation strategy with a high level of professionalism and independence.
• Work on matters involving business disputes, contracts, financial institutions, creditor rights, real estate, construction, oil and gas, and other commercial litigation issues.
• Support trial preparation and participate in courtroom advocacy as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license required.
• 5+ years of litigation experience required.
• Commercial litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience handling litigation matters in Texas state and/or federal court.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, analytical, and case management skills.
• Ability to manage a docket with appropriate independence while collaborating with partners and team members.
• Experience with banking, creditor‑side litigation, bankruptcy‑adjacent matters, financial institutions, or complex business disputes is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will join a stable, respected Houston law firm with a long‑term approach to attorney growth.
• You will work on sophisticated litigation matters while maintaining a collaborative, professional firm environment.
• You will have the opportunity to take real ownership of cases and build stronger client relationships.
• You will work with attorneys who value loyalty, professionalism, high‑quality work, and practical legal solutions.
• You will receive competitive compensation, bonus and profit‑sharing opportunity, benefits, and a hybrid schedule with one remote day per week.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance