What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Attorney position at Orion Placement?
Pay: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunit
- yJoin a dynamic litigation practice with a strong mix of commercial litigation and personal injury matter
- sTake on meaningful responsibility in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparatio
- nBuild broad litigation experience while working on complex, high-stakes dispute
- sWork with a team that values strong advocacy, sharp thinking, and collaboratio
- nStep into a role with substantial hands-on experience and real growth potentia
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Location: This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Houston, Texa
s.
Note: Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar and should have 2 years of litigation or personal injury experience. This role will involve a personal injury-heavy caselo
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Abou
t UsWe are a dynamic civil litigation firm handling a wide range of matters, including commercial disputes, mass tort litigation, and personal injury cases. Our attorneys come from diverse professional backgrounds, and we are committed to delivering high-level legal work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Confidential Emplo
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Job Descri
- ptionHandle a litigation caseload in which at least 50%, and likely more, of the matters involve personal i
- njuryManage the remainder of the caseload in commercial litigation ma
- ttersRepresent clients in depositions, court hearings, mediations, and other legal procee
- dingsServe as lead counsel in smaller arbitrations and trials and as second chair or co-lead in larger ma
- ttersConduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategy and case develo
- pmentDraft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal fi
- lingsAdvise clients on litigation strategy, case evaluation, dispute resolution, and risk manag
- ementParticipate in settlement negotiations and work toward favorable out
- comesCollaborate with attorneys, staff, clients, and experts to move matters forward effect
- ivelyOversee litigation from discovery and motion practice through trial preparation and post-trial procee
- dingsMaintain accurate timekeeping and support timely billing and document
ation
Qualific
- ationsJD from an accredited law
- schoolActive Texas Bar membership in good st
- anding2 years of litigation experience in commercial litigation, personal injury, or another relevant civil litigation pr
- acticeExperience handling depositions, hearings, and courtroom ad
- vocacyStrong legal writing, research, and analytical
- skillsAbility to manage multiple matters with professionalism and attention to
- detailStrong organizational and communication
- skillsComfortable working independently and collabora
- tivelyExperience with trial preparation and litigation strategy pre
- ferredPrior personal injury experience preferred, but not re
quired
Why You Will Love Worki
ng HereThis is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants substantive litigation experience, meaningful responsibility, and a practice that offers both variety and courtroom exposure. You’ll join a team that handles sophisticated disputes, values strong performance, and gives attorneys the chance to grow through real hands-o
n work.
JPC-796Job Type: F
ull-timeB
- enefits:
Dental - insurancePaid
- time offRetire
- ment planVision
Salary : $145,000 - $165,000