Litigation Attorney

Contract-to-Hire Litigation Attorney 3-Month Contract + Strong Temp-to-Perm Potential $100+/Hour + Flexibility | $180K-$220K Upon Conversion Houston, TX Commercial Litigation + Employment Litigation Preferred State & Federal Court Experience Required Take

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Salary: $90 - $105 per hour

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, full-service law firm recognized for delivering sophisticated legal counsel to businesses ranging from entrepreneurial ventures to Fortune 500 companies. Our attorneys work collaboratively across multiple practice areas, handling complex litigation and transactional matters while providing exceptional client service.

Our litigation team is known for tackling challenging commercial disputes with a practical, strategic approach. We foster an environment where attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility, work alongside experienced practitioners, and have the opportunity to make an immediate impact on client matters.

Why join us?

• Competitive contract compensation with flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Strong opportunity to convert into a permanent position
• Permanent salary range of $180,000-$220,000
• Immediate, substantive litigation work
• Handle sophisticated commercial litigation matters
• Take and defend depositions
• Significant motion practice and courtroom exposure
• Collaborative, experienced litigation team
• Opportunity to work on both state and federal court matters
• Professional, collegial firm culture
• Comprehensive benefits available upon permanent hire

Job Details

We are partnering with a highly respected, full-service law firm seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney to join its Houston office on an initial three-month contract assignment with strong potential to become a permanent member of the team.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who can immediately step into an active litigation practice and independently manage sophisticated commercial litigation matters.

While Labor & Employment litigation experience is highly preferred, attorneys with strong commercial litigation backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Manage commercial litigation matters in both Texas state and federal courts
• Draft and respond to written discovery
• Prepare initial disclosures and discovery requests
• Draft protective orders and other procedural filings
• Prepare detailed deposition outlines
• Schedule and coordinate depositions
• Take and defend depositions
• Evaluate discovery responses and develop litigation strategy
• Prepare removals to federal court
• Draft corporate disclosure statements
• Prepare for and attend pretrial conferences
• Draft dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive legal memoranda
• Work directly with clients throughout all phases of litigation
• Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on complex business disputes

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Texas
• Litigation experience
• Commercial litigation experience required
• Labor & Employment litigation experience preferred
• Significant experience in both Texas state and federal courts
• Strong deposition experience
• Extensive motion practice experience
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage an active litigation workload

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