Associate Attorney Commercial Litigation

Job Overview: A well-established law firm is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney with 5-7 years of experience in commercial litigation to join its Houston-based Litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to handle complex litigation cases from inception through trial, including experience with discovery, hearings, depositions, and trial procedures. The role requires a high degree of independence, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.

Duties:

• Manage all phases of complex commercial litigation cases from start to finish.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Handle discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, and requests for documents.
• Appear at court hearings and prepare for trial.
• Collaborate with partners and other team members to develop case strategies.
• Negotiate settlements when appropriate.
• Ensure timely and effective communication with clients and team members.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong background in handling all phases of litigation, including discovery, hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Proficiency in preparing and presenting oral arguments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative legal team.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex cases from inception to resolution.

Committed to excellence, this legal concern focuses on practical, cost-effective solutions that add value and emphasizes delivering work of the highest professional standards for the resolution of legal problems. The firm's clients include Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, major financial institutions, and a wide range of publicly traded corporations and closely held businesses. Attorneys here put forth their extensive experience in various legal areas, including antitrust, appellate, bankruptcy, corporate and securities, eminent domain, immigration, intellectual property, international, labor and employment, litigation, public finance, regulatory and legislative, tax, agriculture, aviation, energy, entertainment and sports, environmental, healthcare, insurance, Internet, municipal law, medical technology, real estate, and wealth planning and transfer. If dedication and innovation are some of your virtues, this is the right place for you.