Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney (5-7 yrs)

AMS Staffing Inc.; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AMS Staffing Inc. in Memorial-area Houston seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with 5–7 years of experience. This on-site role focuses on complex disputes across commercial matters, mass torts, and related litigation.

JD required with Texas bar in good standing and demonstrated success in depositions, hearings, and strategic corporate counsel. Strong writing, research, and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualificações

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas bar membership in good standing.
• 5–7 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience handling depositions and in-court advocacy at hearings.
• Experience with direct and cross-examination of witnesses at trial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in legal research tools and litigation software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with trial preparation and high-stakes litigation.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior attorneys and staff.

Responsabilidades

• Lead advocacy: represent clients as lead in depositions, court hearings, mediations, and trials; second chair or co-lead in larger matters.
• Handle complex commercial litigation cases (breach of contract, governance, IP, M&A, securities, antitrust).
• Conduct thorough legal research and apply principles to client solutions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and filings compliant with laws.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on risk management and compliance for corporate clients.
• Engage in settlement negotiations to resolve disputes without trial when possible.
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and clients; coordinate with experts and consultants.
• Oversee all litigation aspects: pre-trial motions, discovery, witness prep, trial, post-trial.
• Maintain accurate records of work and invoicing.

Conhecimentos

Lead advocacy

Litigation management

Legal research

Drafting documents

Strategic counsel

Settlement negotiations

Collaboration

Case management

Mentoring

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (JD)

Ferramentas

Legal research tools

Litigation software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

AMS Staffing Inc. in Memorial-area Houston seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with 5–7 years of experience. This on-site role focuses on complex disputes across commercial matters, mass torts, and related litigation.

JD required with Texas bar in good standing and demonstrated success in depositions, hearings, and strategic corporate counsel. Strong writing, research, and collaboration skills are essential.