Commercial Litigation Attorney
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Pay: $145000.00 - $165000.00 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. Youll 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 2 yrs.
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
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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.
Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Commercial Litigation Attorney Daniels & Tredennick PLLC - JPC 796 - Source
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Client job title: Commercial Litigation Attorney
Location: Houston Texas
On-site hybrid remote: On-site
Experience: 1
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