Civil Litigation Associate Attorney | Full-Time | Hybrid | Meaningful Casework & Career Growth

The Staff Pad • Austin, TX

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading law firm in Austin, TX and we are looking to hire an experienced Civil Litigation Associate to join a growing Texas team. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, motivated litigator to take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with senior attorneys, gain hands-on litigation, client, and courtroom experience, and help grow the firm's expanding Texas practice.

Requirements

• Active Texas bar admission
• Approximately 3–5 years of civil litigation experience
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and client communications
• Deposition, hearing, mediation, or trial preparation experience
• Comfortable working on a variety of civil litigation matters

Nice To Haves

• Experience in real estate, construction, employment, general commercial/civil litigations
• Defamation matters, business or contract & landlord/tenant disputes
• Court appearances or second-chair trial work
• Strong legal writing, research & organizational skills + deadline management
• Good judgment and willingness to ask questions when needed
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and internal team members
• Collaborative, low-ego mindset with a passion for growing the Texas practice

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Handle written discovery, document review, and case investigation
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
• Communicate with clients regarding case status, strategy, deadlines, and next steps
• Work closely with senior attorneys on litigation strategy and case development
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, practical legal analysis
• Assist with real estate, construction, business, contract, employment, defamation, landlord/tenant, and general civil litigation matters
• Support the growth of Baker Law Group’s Texas litigation practice
• Maintain deadlines, organize case materials, and move matters forward efficiently

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation (depending on experience) + Generous Bonus opportunities (a tiered bonus structure, over and above base salary amount)
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Developmental Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed