Litigation Attorney
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Litigation Attorney Houston
Location: Houston Texas
Industry: Legal Litigation
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid (1 2 days in office)
About the Opportunity
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced defense-side Litigation Attorney to join its Houston office. This role involves representing institutional clients such as hospitals healthcare providers and employers across a range of litigation matters including health law premises defense and employment litigation.
Core Responsibilities- Defend hospitals healthcare providers employers and other institutional clients across all phases of litigation
- Manage a diverse caseload including health law premises defense and employment litigation matters
- Develop and execute litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and clients
- Draft and argue motions take and defend depositions and manage discovery processes
- Lead case management from intake through trial preparation
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues and provide clear guidance to clients
- Represent clients in hearings mediations and potentially first-chair trial roles
- 7 years of post-JD litigation experience
- Experience in defense-side litigation
- Background in health law premises defense or employment litigation
- Strong courtroom and motion practice experience
- Ability to manage cases independently from pleadings through trial
- Texas bar admission in good standing
- Hybrid work schedule with flexible in-office expectations
- High-level litigation matters with significant client exposure
- Opportunity for first-chair trial experience
- Strong earning potential through uncapped quarterly productivity bonuses
- Billable hour target of approximately 1800 hours annually