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.
Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid | Some Days In-Office with remote flexibility
What You’ll Do
The Civil Litigation Attorney will support a broad range of Texas civil litigation matters.
Key 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
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience
- 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
Preferred Experience
Additionally, experience in any of the following areas is helpful:
- Real estate, Construction, Employment, General commercial/civil litigations
- Defamation matters, Business or contract & landlord/tenant disputes
- Court appearances or second-chair trial work
Additional Skills & Attributes
- 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
What You Can Expect
Compensation & 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
If you're looking for meaningful litigation work, greater responsibility, hands-on courtroom and client experience, and the opportunity to grow alongside an expanding multi-state law firm, we'd love to hear from you.