Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Associate Attorney (Hybrid)
Job Location: Austin, TX

Job Overview:
A well-established and rapidly expanding national law firm is seeking an experienced and motivated Litigation Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team in Austin, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals with 1-5 years of litigation experience who are eager to advance their careers while working in a collaborative, inclusive, and mentorship-driven environment. The firm provides a diverse range of litigation practice areas, including business litigation, employment, appellate, general liability, and construction defects.

Duties:

• Handle a wide variety of litigation matters across different practice groups.
• Represent clients in court hearings, motions, and trials.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Manage a caseload, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Work collaboratively with senior attorneys and other team members on complex legal matters.
• Assist in developing litigation strategies and case theories.
• Engage in legal research to support case preparation.
• Participate in the firm’s efforts to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in business litigation, employment, appellate, or construction defect.
• Strong academic background and legal research skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Member in good standing with the Arizona State Bar (or willingness to obtain reciprocal admission).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A record of job stability and strong professional references.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Arizona (or ability to obtain reciprocal admission).

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Strong courtroom and client communication skills.
• Time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO).
• Leadership opportunities for all attorneys across multiple offices.
• Competitive billable hours bonus program.
• Realistic path to partnership, with both equity and non-equity options based on performance and cultural fit.
• 1800 billable hours target, with up to $40,000 in additional bonus potential for exceeding targets.

This award-winning law firm specializes in practice areas of business litigation, construction law, employment law, real estate, general liability, and financial services litigation. The team of highly skilled attorneys have a proven track record of success, and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Orange County Attorney Journal, National Law Journal, Super Lawyers magazine, and The American Lawyer magazine. Proving the top quality service, the firm consistently strives to meet clients' expectations and needs in a cost-effective and timely manner. Fostering a collaborative work environment helps to achieve better results for clients. Committed to giving back, the attorneys contribute to the communities they serve by involving themselves in both civic and philanthropic organizations.