Commercial and Business Litigation Attorney in Houston

Job Description

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION | BUSINESS ATTORNEY

Houston

Seeking a 3-5 years' ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY with courtroom experience for an AV-rated, mid-sized Defense firm in Houston with Commercial and Business Litigation practice areas. The ideal candidate coming with experience in contract disputes, arbitration, handling commercial cases in state and federal courts throughout Texas. This role will include a special emphasis on commercial litigation, discovery and motion practice through mediation and trials; requires ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, strong writing skills and attention-to-detail. A motivated and resourceful individual will thrive here with career growth opportunities in complex commercial matters and high-dollar cases. This is a team-oriented, collaborative, collegial work environment and is a daily in-office position (with flexibility offered). 

Job Duties and Requirements:

• Drafting pleadings, preparing discovery, briefing, and legal research, attending depositions
• Ability in conducting mediations, administrative hearings, making court appearances
• Experience in evidentiary hearings, leading temporary injuction and restraining order hearings, a plus

Starting annual base compensation DOE $130K- $150K, solid bonus structure, full suite benefits, 401K. Join a team of skilled business attorneys practicing in sophisticated legal issues and complex litigation matters. Actively interviewing now!

Please forward your resume in confidence or contact Karen directly at karen.hashimoto@gogpac.com for further details on this opportunity and other practice areas you are interested in for career growth and development. Connect with me here: www.linkedin.com/in/karenhashimoto/ 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.