Commercial Litigation Attorney
Position Overview
A dynamic, high-growth civil litigation boutique law firm located in Houston, Texas, is seeking a talented and driven Commercial Litigation Attorney. This full-time position is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and is looking to handle a diverse, balanced caseload.
The incoming attorney will split their practice evenly, dedicating at least 50% of their time to personal injury litigation, with the remainder focused on complex commercial litigation matters. The firm's collaborative team brings together a wealth of elite experience from public service, academia, large law firms, and prominent boutique personal injury firms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Advocacy: Represent clients as lead counsel in depositions, court hearings, mediations, and other legal proceedings. Serve as lead counsel in smaller arbitrations and trials, and as second chair or co-lead in higher-stakes, larger-scale matters.
- Litigation & Case Management: Manage complex commercial disputes (including breach of contract, corporate governance, IP, M&A, securities law, and antitrust) alongside a robust personal injury docket. Oversee all lifecycle stages of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, witness prep, trial, and post-trial proceedings.
- Drafting & Legal Analysis: Conduct exhaustive legal research to apply complex legal principles to client matters. Prepare high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery filings while ensuring strict procedural compliance.
- Strategic Counsel & Negotiations: Provide sophisticated advice on litigation strategy, risk management, and case evaluations. Lead settlement discussions to secure favorable client outcomes when appropriate.
- Collaboration & Operations: Partner closely with co-counsel, support staff, clients, and expert witnesses to execute tailored litigation strategies. Maintain meticulous time records to support accurate client invoicing.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensure: Active Texas Bar membership in good standing.
- Experience: 2–4 years of dedicated experience in commercial litigation and/or personal injury litigation.
- Courtroom Exposure: Proven experience handling depositions, evidentiary hearings, legal arguments, and direct/cross-examinations. Experience with trial preparation and managing high-stakes litigation is highly preferred.
- Core Competencies: Strong written and verbal communication skills; exceptional organizational habits and sharp attention to detail.
- Software & Collaboration: Proficiency with standard legal research tools and litigation software. Ability to work autonomously while remaining a highly collaborative team player and mentor.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $145,000 to $165,000 (commensurate with experience).
- Benefits: Comprehensive package featuring firm-paid health benefits.
- Additional Perks: Opportunity to purchase a full suite of ancillary benefits (including dental, vision, etc.) and access to firm retirement plan options.
If interested, submit your confidential resume and writing sample to Nykki McAdoo at nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com
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.
