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Job description
Commercial Litigation Associate
Austin or Dallas, Texas | 3–5 Years of Experience
Texas Bar Association required
WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP, MUST BE A US CITIZEN GREEN OR CARD HOLDER
We are partnering with a highly regarded national law firm to hire a Commercial Litigation Associate for its growing Texas practice. This opportunity can be based in either Austin or Dallas .
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial litigator who wants to take on sophisticated matters, meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and greater involvement in litigation strategy while working alongside experienced attorneys representing clients across the financial services and capital markets sectors.
The team is looking for an attorney with approximately 3–5 years of complex commercial litigation experience who is ready to take greater ownership throughout the lifecycle of a matter.
The Opportunity
You will work on sophisticated commercial disputes involving clients operating within financial services, capital markets, and related industries .
Rather than being limited to research and behind-the-scenes support, the associate will have the opportunity to become meaningfully involved in the development and execution of litigation strategy.
Depending on experience, responsibilities may include:
Managing significant portions of complex commercial litigation matters
Conducting factual investigations and case assessments
Drafting complaints, answers, pleadings, briefs, and other court filings
Preparing and responding to written discovery
Managing document discovery and production
Preparing witnesses for depositions
Taking and defending depositions
Drafting dispositive and other substantive motions
Conducting complex legal research and analysis
Developing litigation strategies and recommending courses of action
Participating in settlement negotiations
Preparing for and participating in mediation
Preparing matters for arbitration and trial
Working directly with clients regarding case developments and strategy
Collaborating with partners and senior attorneys on sophisticated disputes
Managing multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities
Trial or arbitration experience is highly valued but is not required.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of substantive commercial litigation experience and a strong understanding of the different stages of complex litigation.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience beyond simply supporting matters. The team is particularly interested in attorneys who are comfortable exercising judgment, taking ownership of assignments, communicating with clients, and contributing to litigation strategy.
Candidates should have:
3–5 years of commercial litigation experience
An active Texas Bar license
Experience handling complex business or commercial disputes
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Experience drafting substantive pleadings and motions
Deposition preparation and/or deposition experience
Exposure to settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, or trial
Excellent academic credentials
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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