Senior Litigation Associate

Upperline Legal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 215,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Upperline Legal in Houston seeks 1 junior and 1 senior Litigation Associate to join a growing team built to handle newly created matters following major national cases. The firm emphasizes hands-on advocacy with daily partner access and mentoring in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

The roles require 1–7 years of litigation experience, an active Texas Bar license (or waiver), and a minimum of 12 months in a law firm litigating matters across business disputes, insurance, non-competes, fraud,

Qualifications

• 1–7 years of litigation experience (2019–2025 law school graduates).
• Active Texas Bar license (or ability to waive in).
• At least 12 months of litigation experience in a law firm to apply.

Responsibilities

• Try cases to juries and arbitrators across various matters (business disputes, energy, IP, employment, etc.).
• Be in the room, in the file, and in front of clients from day one.
• Receive real mentoring and daily access to partners in a fast-paced, collaborative culture.

Skills

Litigation experience

Texas Bar license

Trial advocacy

Document management

Education

J.D. / Law degree

Job description

A new, highly desirable opportunity for a driven litigator who wants hands‑on experience in a collaborative environment.

A downtown Houston law firm is looking to add 1 junior and 1 senior Litigation Associate to its growing team to step into newly created positions based on the recent addition of several large national matters.

• Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
• Location: Houston, TX — in-office 5 days/week
• Billable Hour Requirement: 2,000 hours/year
• Compensation: $215,000–$315,000 base
• Hiring 1 junior and 1 senior - law school grad years 2019-2025
• New matters include a Data Privacy Case, a 100-plus million-dollar RICO matter, a national MDL in the healthcare space, and an Energy Dispute, among others
• National practice

Qualifications

• 1–7 years of litigation experience (2019–2025 law school graduates)
• Active Texas Bar license (or ability to waive in)
• At least 12 months of litigation experience in a law firm to apply

About the Opportunity

This is a rare chance to get in early with a boutique Houston trial firm on the rise — one built on hands-on advocacy and a reputation for winning. The team tries cases to juries and arbitrators every single year, across business disputes, insurance coverage, non-competes, fraud, real estate, energy, IP, and employment matters. No sitting on the sidelines: this associate will be in the room, in the file, and in front of clients from day one.

The partnership is young, ambitious, and deeply invested in developing talent — associates get real mentoring, real trial reps, and direct daily access to partners in a fast-paced, collaborative office culture. For a litigator who wants to grow fast and try cases early in their career, this is a standout opportunity.