Litigation Junior Associate

Join our client Houston team of a nationally recognized, litigation-focused law firm consistently ranked in Tier 1 and Tier 2 categories for our strength in complex commercial litigation and white-collar defense. This is a firm built on a bedrock of courtroom excellence, where we don't just analyze law—we make strategy.

Our client foster a robust, collaborative, in-office culture defined by deep-seated mentorship and an unwavering commitment to trial readiness. As an attorney here, you will be trained to be a formidable strategic advocate with a clear, supported path to genuine courtroom exposure and significant responsibility from day one. Our partners are deeply invested in associate development, ensuring you receive the hands-on guidance required for accelerated professional growth.

The lean, high-performing Texas litigation team handles sophisticated, nationwide matters spanning a vast and challenging practice area:

• Antitrust & Securities Litigation

• Complex Financial Disputes & Creditors’ Rights

• Mass Tort & Product Liability Defense

• White-Collar Defense & Government Regulatory Matters

• Intellectual Property & Complex Commercial/Contract Disputes

The Role: Immediate Impact. Clear Path to Trial.

As a Junior Associate, you will be an integral member of trial teams, defending clients in the most complex and high-stakes commercial disputes and significant tort matters. This is not a role for the passive observer; we offer immediate, substantive work across all phases of litigation.

Key Responsibilities - Your Path to Partnership:

• Strategic Case Development: Drive sophisticated, evidence-driven case theories and litigation strategies from the very outset of each engagement.

• High-Impact Drafting: Develop and refine mission-critical filings, including pleadings, discovery motions, dispositive motions (Summary Judgment), and pre-trial submissions.

• Deep Legal Analysis: Conduct in-depth legal research to support complex, novel arguments involving statutory and common law claims.

• Discovery Leadership: Take ownership of the discovery process, including drafting requests, overseeing cutting-edge e-discovery processes, and preparing for and defending high-value depositions.

• Trial Preparation: Prepare fact and expert witnesses for deposition and trial testimony, positioning yourself for significant courtroom experience.

Who Our Client Are Looking For: The Next Generation of Trial Lawyers

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the academic excellence, sophisticated judgment, and strong work ethic demanded by an elite litigation environment.

Essential Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.

• Active and good standing membership with the Texas Bar (Required).

• 2–4 years of substantive experience in complex commercial litigation and/or civil tort defense.

• Proven and solid command of Texas state and federal procedural rules and substantive law.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously with exceptional precision.

Preferred Skills & Attributes – Indicators of Accelerated Growth:

• Experience in high-demand areas such as breach of contract disputes, shareholder litigation, energy-related matters, or insurance coverage defense.

• Background in appellate practice or significant trial-level motion drafting.

• Strong independent judgment and the intellectual curiosity to quickly master new legal and factual issues.

• Excellent oral advocacy and polished client-facing communication skills.

• A genuine interest in working within a collaborative, in-office environment that prioritizes mentorship and teamwork.