Commercial Litigation Associate
A nationally recognized Am Law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its Financial Services & Capital Markets practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney seeking sophisticated commercial litigation work, significant client exposure, and long-term growth within a collaborative national platform.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings.
- Conduct legal research and prepare strategic case analyses.
- Handle all phases of discovery, including drafting written discovery and managing document productions.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Participate in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
- Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy, status updates, and business objectives.
- Assist with trial preparation, arbitrations, and evidentiary hearings.
- Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's Financial Services & Capital Markets team on sophisticated business disputes.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active Texas Bar license required.
- 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience.
- Experience handling complex business disputes in state and federal court.
- Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Experience drafting substantive motions and managing discovery.
- Deposition experience preferred.
- Trial or arbitration experience is a plus but not required.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Sophisticated commercial litigation practice.
- Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility.
- Exposure to financial services and capital markets disputes.
- Collaborative national platform with strong mentorship.
- Excellent long-term growth and advancement opportunities.
- Opportunity to work alongside highly regarded litigators on high-stakes commercial matters.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.