Civil Litigation Associate Attorney | Full-Time | Hybrid | Meaningful Casework & Career Growth

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading law firm in Austin, TX and we are looking to hire an experienced Civil Litigation Associate to join a growing Texas team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, motivated litigator to take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with senior attorneys, gain hands-on litigation, client, and courtroom experience, and help grow the firm's expanding Texas practice.

Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid | Some Days In-Office with remote flexibility

What You’ll Do

The Civil Litigation Attorney will support a broad range of Texas civil litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution
  
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
  
• Handle written discovery, document review, and case investigation
  
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
  
• Communicate with clients regarding case status, strategy, deadlines, and next steps
  
• Work closely with senior attorneys on litigation strategy and case development
  
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, practical legal analysis
  
• Assist with real estate, construction, business, contract, employment, defamation, landlord/tenant, and general civil litigation matters
  
• Support the growth of Baker Law Group’s Texas litigation practice
  
• Maintain deadlines, organize case materials, and move matters forward efficiently
  

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Active Texas bar admission
  
• Approximately 3–5 years of civil litigation experience
  
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and client communications
  
• Deposition, hearing, mediation, or trial preparation experience
  
• Comfortable working on a variety of civil litigation matters
  

Preferred Experience

Additionally, experience in any of the following areas is helpful:

• Real estate, Construction, Employment, General commercial/civil litigations
  
• Defamation matters, Business or contract & landlord/tenant disputes
  
• Court appearances or second-chair trial work
  

Additional Skills & Attributes

• Strong legal writing, research & organizational skills deadline management
  
• Good judgment and willingness to ask questions when needed
  
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and internal team members
  
• Collaborative, low-ego mindset with a passion for growing the Texas practice
  

What You Can Expect

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation (depending on experience) Generous Bonus opportunities (a tiered bonus structure, over and above base salary amount)
  
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  
• 401 (k), Paid Time Off & Professional Developmental Assistance
  

If you're looking for meaningful litigation work, greater responsibility, hands-on courtroom and client experience, and the opportunity to grow alongside an expanding multi-state law firm, we'd love to hear from you.