Commercial Litigation Attorney (Associate / Senior Associate) – Houston, TX

Silicon Valley Recruiting•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

A well-established Houston-based law firm is hiring two Commercial Litigation Attorneys at the Associate and Senior Associate levels to join its growing litigation practice. The roles involve sophisticated commercial disputes, substantive courtroom work, and managing challenging matters in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment. The firm seeks attorneys with strong litigation backgrounds, excellent legal research and writing skills, and experience handling complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts. The Associate will handle substantive commercial litigation, including research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, preparing for depositions, and participating in hearings, mediations, and trials. The Senior Associate will lead complex matters from inception through resolution, independently develop and execute litigation strategies, and bring substantial courtroom experience, including first-chair trial experience. Both positions are full-time and onsite in Houston, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
Experience practicing commercial litigation at a regional, national, or well-respected local law firm.
Demonstrated experience handling complex commercial disputes.
Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and oral advocacy skills.
Experience with pleadings, discovery, substantive motion practice, and depositions.
Familiarity with litigation procedures in Texas state and federal courts.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex matters and competing deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and effective communication with clients and colleagues.
Ability to work full-time onsite in Houston, Texas.
Associate: 4–7 years of substantive commercial litigation experience, hands-on experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and litigation preparation, experience participating in hearings, mediations, and trials, and ability to manage assigned matters with appropriate supervision.
Senior Associate: At least 7 years of substantive commercial litigation experience; significant courtroom and trial experience, including demonstrated first-chair trial responsibility; ability to independently manage complex litigation from inception through trial; experience leading evidentiary hearings, TRO hearings, and Temporary Injunction proceedings; ability to independently conduct and lead depositions and mediations; strong litigation strategy, case management, and client counseling capabilities; and ability to handle high-stakes matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Manage complex commercial litigation matters from initial case evaluation through discovery, motion practice, mediation, trial, and resolution.
Conduct legal research and prepare briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
Draft and argue motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, motions to compel, and other substantive and procedural motions.
Handle all phases of discovery, including written discovery, document production, discovery disputes, and deposition preparation.
Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.
Represent clients in state and federal courts, including hearings, evidentiary proceedings, and trials.
Prepare for and participate in Temporary Restraining Order and Temporary Injunction hearings.
Participate in and, where appropriate, lead mediations, settlement negotiations, and administrative hearings.
Develop case strategies, evaluate litigation risks, and provide practical legal guidance to clients.
Maintain client relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and sound legal judgment.
Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and litigation support professionals on case management.
Manage multiple deadlines and complex caseloads while maintaining attention to detail.