Overview As a Commercial Litigation Associate at Wilson Elser in Houston, you will manage complex matters across state and federal courts. You'll draft and file substantive documents, conduct research, and shape litigation strategy in collaboration with clients and internal teams. You'll handle discovery and e-discovery, take and defend depositions, and represent clients in court settings. This role offers hybrid work, a growth-focused culture, and opportunities to contribute to high-stakes disputes within a nationally recognized firm.
Compensation / Benefits- Hybrid work arrangement
- Competitive compensation
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) match
- Robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Responsibilities- Manage all phases of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts
- Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and other substantive legal filings
- Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies
- Prepare and respond to written discovery, oversee e-discovery, and take and defend depositions
- Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings
- Collaborate with clients, experts, and internal teams to develop case strategy and achieve successful outcomes
- Effectively manage multiple matters while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional client service
Key requirements- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the State of Texas
- 4+ years of commercial litigation experience handling matters in state and federal courts
- Experience managing all phases of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, and e-discovery
- Strong motion practice experience, including drafting motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment
- Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively in a team environment
- collaboration
- client service
- oral advocacy
- commercial litigation
- motion practice
- discovery (written and e-discovery)
