Junior Litigation Associate

Junior Litigation Associate

• Practice Area:
  Complex Business Disputes and Mass Tort Litigation
• Location:
  
  Houston, TX (Midtown off Louisiana Street)
• Salary: $235,000 to $330,000 Base (performance-based incentives and year-end bonuses)
• Schedule:
  
  Onsite, minimum requirement of 1,850 hours billed, expectation of over 2,000 hours billed annually.

Headquarters in New York NY and founded in 1993, the firm has represented clients such as Robert DeNiro and Donald Trump. They have since expanded nationally, and seek to add to their lean team of 10 in Houston, TX.

The Houston team handles a wide range of complex, high‑stakes disputes. According to multiple legal directories, their Houston practice includes:

• Antitrust litigation
• Commercial litigation
• Complex financial products litigation
• Creditors’ rights & bankruptcy litigation
• Employment litigation
• Environmental litigation
• Government affairs
• Insurance recovery
• Intellectual property litigation
• International arbitration
• Mass tort & product liability
• Securities litigation

The incoming Litigation Associate will be an integral member of the trial team, focusing on the rigorous defense of clients involved in intricate commercial disputes and significant tort claims. The role demands immediate and consistent high-quality contributions across all phases of litigation, from initial case assessment through trial and appeal. This position is significantly skewed towards intensive pre-trial litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and depositions, with a clear runway to trial experience.

• Developing sophisticated, evidence-based case theories and comprehensive litigation strategies from the outset of an engagement.
• Drafting, editing, and perfecting critical written submissions to the court, including pleadings, discovery motions, dispositive motions (e.g., summary judgment), and pre-trial memoranda.
• Conducting comprehensive legal research utilizing advanced tools to inform strategic decisions and support complex legal arguments across diverse statutory and common law causes of action.
• Managing all facets of the discovery process, including preparing for and defending key depositions, drafting targeted discovery requests, and overseeing E-discovery protocols.
• Directing and coordinating the preparation of fact and expert witnesses for deposition and trial testimony.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA‑accredited law school with a strong academic record (top‑tier school and/or exceptional class standing is highly valued).
• Active and in good standing Bar Membership in the State of Texas is an absolute requirement.
• Two (2) to Four (4) Years (graduate of 2021‑2023) of experience with demonstrable, hands‑on experience in complex commercial litigation and/or civil tort defense, preferably at an AmLaw‑recognized or elite litigation boutique.
• Proven expertise in the procedural rules and substantive law governing complex litigation in Texas state and federal courts.
• An inherent ambition and capacity to handle multiple demanding matters simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail.

• Experience in specific areas such as breach of contract, shareholder disputes, energy litigation, or insurance coverage defense.
• A strong background in appellate practice or experience drafting significant motions at the trial court level that form the basis for appellate review.
• Demonstrated capacity for independent thought and the ability to rapidly assimilate new information and legal concepts.
• Excellent oral advocacy skills, indicating potential for effective courtroom argument and client presentation.
• A pronounced desire to thrive in a collaborative, in‑office work structure that prioritizes direct mentorship and team cohesion.