About this opportunity
Sprott Newsom lists this Entry-Level Civil Defense Attorney opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This position is ideal for a recent law school graduate, pending bar examinee, or an attorney with 0-2 years of experiencewho wants hands-on courtroom and deposition experience rather than sitting in a back office reviewing documents. You will work directly with seasoned partners on insurance defense, commercial litigation, and first-party property cases.
Key Responsibilities
Case Management: Assist in handling defense files from inception through resolution or trial.
Litigation Drafting: Draft motions, responses, pleadings, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
Courtroom Advocacy: Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations under the mentorship of senior counsel.
Legal Research: Conduct targeted legal research and draft comprehensive evaluation memos for clients.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Licensure: Licensed to practice law in Texas, or awaiting November 2026 Texas Bar Exam results.
Skills: Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
Location: Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Houston, Texas area for daily in-office operations.
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
Performance-based bonus structures.
Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance .
Paid bar association dues and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) expenses.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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