Trial Lawyer

Recruiter

Houston, TX

Trial Lawyer

Attorney

1-13 yrs required

No

Job Overview

A prominent litigation-focused law firm is seeking a Trial Associate Attorney to join its Houston office. This role is designed for driven, newly licensed or early-career attorneys who are ready to take on substantial litigation responsibilities from the outset. The firm is also expanding into plaintiff’s personal injury litigation, offering an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurial legal professionals seeking to develop alongside a new practice group. Candidates will be trained to think tactically and advocate effectively on behalf of clients in high-stakes matters.

Location

• Houston, TX

Duties

• Draft motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda for business litigation and emerging plaintiff’s personal injury cases

• Attend court hearings, client meetings, depositions, and mediations

• Support senior trial attorneys in litigation strategy and client engagement

• Conduct legal research and identify case evidence to support broader litigation themes

• Participate in case development, including discovery planning and evidence gathering

• Collaborate with colleagues in a team-based environment on complex legal matters

• Meet deadlines and manage caseloads efficiently and professionally

• Assist in launching and developing a new plaintiff’s personal injury division

Requirements

• Recent law school graduates or attorneys with litigation experience

• Strong desire to work in a trial-intensive environment

• Willingness to engage directly with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

• Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and a solution-focused mindset

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Education

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

• Graduation in the top 25% of class preferred

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas (or awaiting bar results/admission)

Skills

• Outstanding legal research and persuasive writing abilities

• Effective oral advocacy and communication skills

• Ability to take feedback constructively and apply it proactively

• Eagerness to learn litigation tactics beyond academic theory

• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic, big-picture approach

• Capable of working independently and within a collaborative litigation team

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical insurance

• Retirement: 401(k) or equivalent retirement plan

• Opportunity to participate in a newly forming plaintiff's practice group

• Early and direct exposure to high-stakes litigation and client strategy

• Access to trial training and hands-on courtroom experience

• Strong internal culture that supports professional development and growth