Litigation Associate Attorney

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take charge of your own caseload of high-value civil defense matters, guiding each case from early pleadings through depositions and courtroom appearances. You will partner with a dedicated paralegal and have a defined route toward partnership over time. What you'll do - Run an independent caseload of significant bodily injury and related civil defense matters for insurers and commercial clients. - Prepare for and conduct testimony sessions with lay witnesses, experts and company designees, both defending and examining, in state and federal courts in Texas. - Write and answer pretrial motions and written discovery with a thoughtful, assertive strategy. - Argue positions before the court at hearings and other proceedings. - Partner with an assigned paralegal to develop well-built defenses while keeping client costs sensible. - Record all billable time promptly and completely every week, and meet the firm's billing expectations. - Advance along the firm's established ladder toward ownership. Requirements What we're looking for - Between 2 and 6 years of civil litigation experience on the defense side of injury claims, with 3 to 4 years being ideal, and readiness to manage a caseload immediately. - A law degree from an accredited school. - A current Texas bar license in good standing. - Hands-on experience preparing and handling witness depositions, including experts and corporate representatives. - Experience writing motions and arguing them in state or federal court. - Ability to manage written discovery from start to finish without close oversight. - A history of managing large-exposure matters, including serious injury cases with policy limits of $1M or more. - Confident courtroom presence and advocacy at hearings. - Dependable, contemporaneous time recording habits and strong billing discipline. - A self-directed, honest and collegial approach that needs little supervision. - An entrepreneurial outlook and interest in building a long-term career at one firm. - Willingness to work on-site full-time for the first 6 months. - A writing sample provided with your application. Bonus points - Background in product liability or construction defect litigation. - Familiarity with insurer reporting requirements and litigation guidelines. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 115,000 to 175,000 per year - Performance bonus - Retirement plan with employer match - Health insurance contribution - Disability and life insurance - Free parking Location and work model - Houston, Texas, United States - Hybrid: on-site full-time for the first 6 months, then eligible for 2 days per week working from home - Full-time