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First-Chair Trial Litigator in Houston

Date Posted: 18 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

An established Houston firm is seeking a first-chair litigator with trial experience to lead cases through verdict. Personal injury defense backgrounds are especially welcome.

Responsibilities
- Serve as lead counsel on litigation matters through trial
- Manage discovery, experts, and pretrial motions
- Take and defend key depositions
- Advise clients on risk and resolution strategy
- Mentor associates

Requirements
- First-chair trial experience (any practice area) or a personal injury defense background
- Licensed with the State Bar of Texas
- Strong courtroom presence and judgment

Compensation and benefits
- Compensation equal to or better than market
- Comprehensive benefits

Work arrangement
Full-time, Houston office.

Apply: Submit your resume in confidence, quoting reference TRIAL-HOU-001.

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.

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