Commercial Litigation Attorney

What you will be doing:

• Represent clients as lead in depositions, court hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings; serve as lead counsel in smaller arbitrations and trials; act as second chair or co-lead in larger arbitrations and trials.
• Handle complex commercial litigation cases involving issues such as breach of contract, corporate governance, intellectual property disputes, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and antitrust matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to identify relevant laws, precedents, and best practices; apply legal principles to provide solutions to clients' problems.
• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery documents, and other required filings; ensure all documents comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide ongoing legal advice to corporate clients on risk management, compliance, and strategic decisions related to litigation; guide clients on matters like dispute resolution, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Engage in settlement negotiations on behalf of clients, aiming to resolve disputes favorably without going to trial when possible.
• Work closely with other attorneys, legal staff, and corporate clients to develop litigation strategies; collaborate with expert witnesses, consultants, and other professionals as necessary.
• Oversee all aspects of litigation, including pre-trial motions, discovery, witness preparation, trial, and post-trial procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of all client work; track billable hours; ensure timely and accurate invoicing.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in the state of Texas, in good standing.
• 2-4 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience handling depositions and in-court advocacy at hearings.
• Some experience handling evidentiary and legal arguments as well as direct and cross-examination of witnesses at trial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle complex legal issues with precision and professionalism.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in legal research tools and litigation software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with trial preparation and presentation and with managing high-stakes litigation.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior attorneys and legal staff.