LITIGATION ATTORNEY

About the Opportunity

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced defense-side Litigation Attorney to join its Houston office.

This role involves representing institutional clients such as hospitals, healthcare providers, and employers across a range of litigation matters including health law, premises defense, and employment litigation.

Core Responsibilities

Defend hospitals, healthcare providers, employers, and other institutional clients across all phases of litigation

Manage a diverse caseload including health law, premises defense, and employment litigation matters

Develop and execute litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and clients

Draft and argue motions, take and defend depositions, and manage discovery processes

Lead case management from intake through trial preparation

Analyze complex legal and factual issues and provide clear guidance to clients

Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and potentially first-chair trial roles

Required Qualifications

7+ years of post-JD litigation experience

Experience in defense-side litigation

Background in health law, premises defense, or employment litigation

Strong courtroom and motion practice experience

Ability to manage cases independently from pleadings through trial

Texas bar admission in good standing

Work Environment

Hybrid work schedule with flexible in-office expectations

High-level litigation matters with significant client exposure

Opportunity for first-chair trial experience

Strong earning potential through uncapped quarterly productivity bonuses

Billable hour target of approximately 1,800 hours annually

Ideal Candidate Profile

7–15 years of litigation experience post JD

Defense-side litigation background

Experience in health law, premises defense, or employment litigation

Comfortable managing cases independently

Experience taking depositions and arguing motions

Texas bar admission