Commercial Litigation Attorney

Pay: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a dynamic litigation practice with a strong mix of commercial litigation and personal injury matters
• Take on meaningful responsibility in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Build broad litigation experience while working on complex, high-stakes disputes
• Work with a team that values strong advocacy, sharp thinking, and collaboration
• Step into a role with substantial hands-on experience and real growth potential

Location: This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Houston, Texas.

Note: Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar and should have 2+ years of litigation experience. Prior personal injury experience is not required, but it is preferred, and this role will involve a personal injury-heavy caseload.

About Us

We are a dynamic civil litigation firm handling a wide range of matters, including commercial disputes, mass tort litigation, and personal injury cases. Our attorneys come from diverse professional backgrounds, and we are committed to delivering high-level legal work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle a litigation caseload in which at least 50%, and likely more, of the matters involve personal injury
• Manage the remainder of the caseload in commercial litigation matters
• Represent clients in depositions, court hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings
• Serve as lead counsel in smaller arbitrations and trials and as second chair or co-lead in larger matters
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategy and case development
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal filings
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, case evaluation, dispute resolution, and risk management
• Participate in settlement negotiations and work toward favorable outcomes
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, clients, and experts to move matters forward effectively
• Oversee litigation from discovery and motion practice through trial preparation and post-trial proceedings
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and support timely billing and documentation

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active Texas Bar membership in good standing
• 2+ years of litigation experience in commercial litigation, personal injury, or another relevant civil litigation practice
• Experience handling depositions, hearings, and courtroom advocacy
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters with professionalism and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Experience with trial preparation and litigation strategy preferred
• Prior personal injury experience preferred, but not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants substantive litigation experience, meaningful responsibility, and a practice that offers both variety and courtroom exposure. You'll join a team that handles sophisticated disputes, values strong performance, and gives attorneys the chance to grow through real hands-on work.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: TX bar license, 2+ yrs litigation experience unless experience is in personal injury. PI only, 1 yr exp is fine.

• Nice to haves: Preferred to have prior personal injury experience, deposition experience, courtroom advocacy experience, and trial preparation experience.

• Additional context: Relocation- [NO]. Packages - [NO]

Submissions Name / Denise - [email protected];[email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Houston litigation firm seeking an attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience. Role is personal injury-heavy, with at least 50% of the caseload, likely more, focused on PI, though prior PI experience is preferred and not required. Texas Bar required; need someone comfortable with depositions, hearings, drafting, and case management.

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• Client job title: Commercial Litigation Attorney

• Location: Houston, Texas

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

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