Junior Associate Attorney — Complex Commercial Litigation & Mass Torts

Tenth Mountain • Houston, TX

8d • $235,000 - $330,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our client is a nationally recognized, litigation-focused law firm with a longstanding reputation for handling complex, high-stakes disputes across a wide range of industries. The firm is consistently ranked in Tier 1 and Tier 2 categories by leading legal publications for its strength in commercial litigation and white-collar defense. The firm maintains a robust, collaborative, in-office culture that emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and trial readiness. Attorneys are trained not only as exceptional legal analysts but also as strategic advocates with real courtroom exposure. Partners are deeply involved in associate development, providing hands-on guidance and meaningful responsibility early in one’s career. The Texas-based litigation team is a lean, high-performing group comprised of partners and associates who handle sophisticated matters nationwide. The practice encompasses a broad spectrum of complex disputes, including: Antitrust litigation Commercial and contract disputes Complex financial products litigation Creditors' rights and bankruptcy litigation Employment litigation Environmental litigation Government and regulatory matters Insurance recovery and coverage disputes Intellectual property litigation International arbitration Mass tort and product liability defense Real estate litigation and transactional matters Securities litigation

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Active and good standing membership with the Texas Bar (required)
• 2–6 years of substantive experience in complex commercial litigation and/or civil tort defense
• Experience gained at a large law firm or elite litigation-focused practice strongly preferred
• Solid command of Texas state and federal procedural rules and substantive law
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with precision and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience with breach of contract disputes, shareholder litigation, energy-related matters, or insurance coverage defense
• Background in appellate practice or significant trial-level motion drafting
• Strong independent judgment and the ability to quickly master new legal and factual issues
• Excellent oral advocacy and client-facing communication skills
• A genuine interest in working within a collaborative, in-office environment that values mentorship and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Developing sophisticated, evidence-driven case theories and litigation strategies from the outset of each engagement
• Drafting and refining pleadings, discovery motions, dispositive motions (including summary judgment), and pre-trial submissions
• Conducting in-depth legal research to support complex arguments involving statutory and common law claims
• Managing all aspects of discovery, including drafting discovery requests, overseeing e-discovery processes, and preparing for and defending depositions
• Assisting in the preparation of fact and expert witnesses for deposition and trial testimony

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree