Commercial Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with two to four years of experience to join their litigation team in Austin, Texas. The firm represents a diverse clientele, offering associates the chance to gain broad experience in state and federal courts. This role provides an opportunity for substantive experience and mentorship in a partnership-track position.

Duties

• Participate actively in all aspects of commercial litigation and oil and gas matters.
• Contribute to multi-attorney teams on larger cases.
• Engage in hands-on experience with smaller matters, including depositions, hearings, and trials.

Requirements

• Two to four years of commercial litigation experience.
• Interest in oil and gas litigation; prior experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Texas.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Paid training and parking.
• Full benefits package.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Paid leave.

This mid-sized Texas firm handles a wide variety of transactional and litigation matters, and it has a long history of providing its clients with quality legal representation. It represents some of the largest corporations in Texas, and it is well connected in the state's politics. The firm limits its associate hiring, so all associates have the opportunity to make parner and are not forced to compete with each other.