Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

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Job Overview:

A leading law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney with 11 years of experience to join its litigation team in Houston. This role focuses on representing businesses and business owners in a variety of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, and restrictive covenant litigation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on trial experience and be ready to contribute to all phases of litigation in a fast-paced, high-quality legal environment.

Location: Houston, Texas

Duties:

• Represent clients in commercial and business litigation matters, including contract disputes, business divorces, and unfair competition claims
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Develop litigation strategy and collaborate with senior attorneys and clients
• Manage pretrial and post-verdict motion practice
• Participate in settlement negotiations, hearings, and trials
• Provide timely and strategic legal counsel throughout the litigation process
• Contribute to case evaluation, risk assessment, and client communication

Requirements: 

• 4-7 years of commercial litigation experience
• Experience in a range of business disputes, including construction claims, mechanics’ liens, and restrictive covenants
• Substantive trial experience is strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Admission to the Texas Bar required

Education: 

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications: 

• An activemember of the Texas State Bar

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong deposition and motion practice experience
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration with clients and legal teams
• Ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities

Benefits: 

•  Realistic and transparent path to partnership
• Access to direct client and partner interaction
• Structured professional development and training programs
• Multiple mentoring opportunities within the firm
• Billable credit for approved firm activities and pro bono work
• Inclusive and dynamic firm culture
• Competitive compensation package and performance-based growth opportunities

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306