Litigation Junior Associate

Lighting Staffing Agency • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our client Houston team of a nationally recognized, litigation-focused law firm consistently ranked in Tier 1 and Tier 2 categories for our strength in complex commercial litigation and white-collar defense. This is a firm built on a bedrock of courtroom excellence, where we don't just analyze law—we make strategy. Our client foster a robust, collaborative, in-office culture defined by deep-seated mentorship and an unwavering commitment to trial readiness. As an attorney here, you will be trained to be a formidable strategic advocate with a clear, supported path to genuine courtroom exposure and significant responsibility from day one. Our partners are deeply invested in associate development, ensuring you receive the hands-on guidance required for accelerated professional growth. The lean, high-performing Texas litigation team handles sophisticated, nationwide matters spanning a vast and challenging practice area: Antitrust & Securities Litigation Complex Financial Disputes & Creditors’ Rights Mass Tort & Product Liability Defense White-Collar Defense & Government Regulatory Matters Intellectual Property & Complex Commercial/Contract Disputes The Role: Immediate Impact. Clear Path to Trial. As a Junior Associate , you will be an integral member of trial teams, defending clients in the most complex and high-stakes commercial disputes and significant tort matters. This is not a role for the passive observer; we offer immediate, substantive work across all phases of litigation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Active and good standing membership with the Texas Bar (Required).
• 2–4 years of substantive experience in complex commercial litigation and/or civil tort defense.
• Proven and solid command of Texas state and federal procedural rules and substantive law.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously with exceptional precision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-demand areas such as 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 intellectual curiosity to quickly master new legal and factual issues.
• Excellent oral advocacy and polished client-facing communication skills.
• A genuine interest in working within a collaborative, in-office environment that prioritizes mentorship and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Case Development: Drive sophisticated, evidence-driven case theories and litigation strategies from the very outset of each engagement.
• High-Impact Drafting: Develop and refine mission-critical filings, including pleadings, discovery motions, dispositive motions (Summary Judgment), and pre-trial submissions.
• Deep Legal Analysis: Conduct in-depth legal research to support complex, novel arguments involving statutory and common law claims.
• Discovery Leadership: Take ownership of the discovery process, including drafting requests, overseeing cutting-edge e-discovery processes, and preparing for and defending high-value depositions.
• Trial Preparation: Prepare fact and expert witnesses for deposition and trial testimony, positioning yourself for significant courtroom experience.

What This Job Offers

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