Litigation Associate Attorney (Complex Commercial) – Austin

Direct Counsel is representing a prestigious Am Law 100 global law firm seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Austin office. This full-time opportunity allows the associate to work on complex commercial and business litigation matters across a variety of industries and practice areas.

The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of litigation experience and be prepared to handle high-stakes matters while receiving mentorship and career development within a nationally recognized practice group.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial and business litigation matters, including antitrust, construction, product liability, real estate, financial services, and energy disputes.

• Take depositions and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.

• Brief and argue dispositive and discovery motions.

• Interface with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.

• Support mediation, arbitration, and trial proceedings as needed.

• Collaborate with senior attorneys on litigation strategy and case management.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant litigation experience at a law firm.

• Strong familiarity with federal, state, and local procedural rules.

• Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced team environment.

• Experience with mediation, arbitration, or trial is a plus.

• Active Texas State Bar membership in good standing.

Application Requirements

Candidates must submit:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Law school transcript (unofficial acceptable)

• Writing sample

This role provides the opportunity to develop expertise across a wide range of industries while working closely with a dynamic and nationally recognized litigation team in a supportive, high-performing environment.