Civil Litigation Attorney

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. Independently manage civil litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution .

Posted 10/12/2026contractHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90 - $115 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing civil litigation matters, including trial and courtroom experience, legal research, drafting, and client communication. Proficient in handling discovery processes and maintaining compliance with court deadlines while ensuring confidentiality and professional judgment.

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Active Texas Law LicenseCivil Litigation ExperienceTrial and Courtroom ExperienceLegal Research and Drafting SkillsBillable Hours Management

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Hard Skills

Civil Litigation ManagementLegal ResearchDrafting Legal DocumentsDiscovery Strategy DevelopmentOral AdvocacyCourt Filing ExperienceDeposition HandlingCase EvaluationContractual Obligation AssessmentEvidentiary Presentation

Soft Skills

Professional JudgmentClient CommunicationCollaborationConfidentiality CommitmentAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Admission to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationBusiness LitigationReal Estate LitigationFederal LitigationMediationSettlement NegotiationComplex Commercial DisputesProbate LawEstate PlanningGuardianship Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage civil litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution
Review facts, claims, defenses, damages, procedural posture, and available evidence
Develop and update litigation strategies based on client objectives and case developments
Track case milestones, court deadlines, discovery obligations, and client commitments
Prepare case evaluations and legal recommendations
Draft and revise petitions, complaints, answers, counterclaims, motions, responses, briefs, and other litigation documents
Prepare state and federal court filings and conduct legal research
Represent clients in Texas state and federal courts, including hearings, scheduling conferences, mediations, pretrial proceedings, and trials
Prepare oral arguments and evidentiary presentations
Develop discovery strategies; draft and respond to interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and subpoenas
Review document productions; prepare clients and witnesses for depositions; take and defend depositions
Address discovery deficiencies and disputes; draft discovery-related motions
Handle disputes involving businesses, contracts, real property, commercial relationships, and related civil claims
Assess contractual obligations, potential breaches, damages, and available remedies
Advise clients regarding litigation risk and business considerations
Maintain responsive client communication and prepare clients for legal proceedings
Protect confidential and sensitive client information
Collaborate with supervising attorneys, contract attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and support personnel
Participate in quality-control review and revise work based on feedback
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, descriptive billing records and enter billable activity into the firm’s system
Meet the expected target of approximately 160 approved billable hours per month

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active and good-standing license to practice law in Texas
Active admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Approximately two to five years of relevant civil litigation experience
Demonstrated experience managing civil matters beyond entry-level observation or research support
Business and real estate litigation experience
Trial, hearing, or meaningful courtroom experience
State and federal court filing experience
Strong legal research, drafting, analysis, and oral advocacy skills
Experience handling written discovery and depositions
Ability to independently manage cases and deadlines
Ability to produce approximately 160 approved billable hours per month
Ability to commit to a six-to-eight-month contract
Ability to attend proceedings in Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria Counties
Ability to report to the Houston office when required
Strong professional judgment and commitment to confidentiality
Willingness to work collaboratively with attorneys and support professionals
Openness to potential full-time employment after the contract period
Reside in or near the Greater Houston area
Reliable travel to Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Brazoria County
In-person attendance at hearings, mediations, depositions, trials, client meetings, and other proceedings
Preferred: broad exposure to multiple forms of civil litigation
Preferred: federal litigation experience in the Southern District of Texas
Preferred: construction litigation experience
Preferred: probate, estate planning, guardianship, or tax-law exposure
Preferred: experience with high-value or complex commercial disputes
Preferred: mediation and settlement-negotiation experience
Preferred: experience participating in trials as lead or second-chair counsel
Preferred: experience working successfully in a remote or hybrid legal practice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential conversion to full-time employment based on performance, cultural alignment, client service, work quality, and business needs
No employee benefits during the contractor period