Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into meaningful commercial litigation matters with immediate hands-on responsibility.
• Work on complex disputes involving financial services, securities, energy, employment, trade secrets, real estate, and other sophisticated business matters.
• Draft substantive briefs, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda while developing your litigation skills.
• Gain direct exposure to hearings, court proceedings, arbitration, negotiations, and client strategy.
• Join a collaborative, close-knit legal team where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Build a long-term career with opportunities for increased responsibility as your experience grows.

Location: Houston, TX — This is an in-office role designed around close collaboration and teamwork. Occasional work from home may be available on an as-needed basis.

Note: Candidates must have an active Texas Bar license and at least 3+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience. Strong legal writing skills and writing samples are imperative.

About Us

We are a respected Texas-based litigation team handling sophisticated matters for businesses and individuals across a broad range of industries. Our attorneys combine deep legal experience with practical, business-minded advice, and we value strong writing, initiative, collaboration, and professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters from case development through resolution.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, written discovery, and client communications.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and other authorities.
• Participate in hearings, court proceedings, arbitration, negotiations, depositions, and other litigation activities.
• Advise clients on legal rights, obligations, risks, and practical strategies.
• Work closely with attorneys and staff to develop case strategy and deliver high-quality client service.
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals.
• Take increasing ownership of matters while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting briefs, motions, pleadings, written discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Some hearing and court experience.
• Strong academic record, particularly for attorneys earlier in their careers.
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, organization, and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented approach with strong initiative and professional integrity.
• Candidates with substantially more experience may be considered for senior associate or of counsel opportunities.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Meaningful exposure to sophisticated litigation and high-impact legal matters.
• A collaborative environment where attorneys work closely together rather than operating in silos.
• Opportunities to sharpen your advocacy, writing, courtroom, negotiation, and client-management skills.
• Direct involvement in challenging matters with room to take ownership and grow.
• A team that values professionalism, initiative, strong legal work, and long-term development.

JPC-1823

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: TX bar license, 3+ yrs of litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 3+

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 3+ to 5 years: $130K - $150K

• 6+ to 9 years: $150K - $175K

• 10+ years: $175K - $200K

Submission Email / Name: Alexandra -

abernier@hrklaw.com

mhenneman@hrklaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Houston litigation firm seeking a 3+ year Texas-barred Associate Attorney for sophisticated commercial litigation matters. Role involves briefs, motions, discovery, research, hearings, court, arbitration, negotiations, and client advising. In-office Houston role with strong writing and teamwork emphasized.

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• Client job title: Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

• Location: Houston, TX

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