Associate Attorney - Litigation

Core Accountabilities

1. Litigation Execution Control

Accountable for the accurate and timely execution of assigned litigation work within procedural and legal standards.

This includes accountability for

Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses

Conducting legal research aligned with case requirements

Preparing case summaries and recommendations

Ensuring all filings meet court requirements and deadlines

Maintaining accuracy and completeness of legal documents

Executing assigned work without procedural deviation

2. Deadline & Risk Management

Accountable for maintaining strict control over case deadlines and procedural requirements to prevent legal exposure.

This includes accountability for

Maintaining calendar accuracy for all case deadlines

Tracking court dates, filings, and required responses

Identifying and escalating potential deadline risks

Ensuring compliance with procedural rules

Verifying completion of all required filings

Maintaining audit-ready case timelines

3. Billed Production Control

Accountable for consistent generation and conversion of work into billed output aligned with firm production expectations.

This includes accountability for

Maintaining consistent daily production activity

Capturing all time contemporaneously

Converting recorded time into billed work through proper documentation

Ensuring accuracy and completeness of billing descriptions

Managing workload to sustain billed production levels

Monitoring personal production against billed targets

4. Discovery & Deposition Execution

Accountable for progressing cases through structured discovery and fact development.

This includes accountability for

Drafting and responding to discovery requests

Preparing for and conducting depositions

Reviewing and organizing evidentiary materials

Maintaining discovery documentation

Ensuring completeness of discovery responses

Coordinating with internal staff on case materials

5. Client & Case Communication Control

Accountable for maintaining accurate and timely communication related to case status.

This includes accountability for

Providing case updates within defined timelines

Responding to client inquiries promptly

Documenting communications in case systems

Maintaining professional communication standards

Coordinating updates with partners when required

Ensuring no gaps in communication continuity

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Active license to practice law in Texas

3+ years of civil litigation experience

Demonstrated experience with:

Drafting motions and discovery

Depositions (taking and/or defending)

Court appearances