Litigation Attorney

#Hiring: Litigation Attorney ️
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $190,000 $220,000 (OTE: $285,000 $440,000)
Schedule: Full-time Hybrid

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to support a growing litigation practice focused on health law, premises defense, and employment litigation matters. This role offers direct client interaction, significant case ownership, and opportunities for first-chair trial responsibility while handling complex defense-side litigation from pleadings through trial.

You will manage a diverse caseload, develop litigation strategy alongside firm leadership, and drive cases toward successful resolution while enjoying a highly competitive compensation structure and flexible hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage litigation matters from intake through trial
Defend healthcare providers, employers, and institutional clients
Develop and execute litigation strategies with firm leadership
Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and legal filings
Take and defend depositions
Manage discovery, hearings, and case preparation
Analyze complex legal and factual issues
Maintain direct client communication and case updates
Support trial preparation and courtroom proceedings

Qualifications & Requirements:

Active Texas Bar License Required
Education & Experience:
JD from an ABA-accredited law school
7+ years of post-JD litigation experience
Defense-side litigation experience required
Experience in at least two of the following: health law, premises defense, or employment litigation
First-chair trial or significant hearing experience preferred
Meaningful law firm litigation experience required

Technical Skills & Competencies:

Experience taking and defending depositions
Strong motion practice and litigation strategy skills
Familiarity with Texas state and federal court procedures
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to clearly communicate legal strategy and case developments

Working Conditions:

Hybrid schedule with 1 2 days per week in the Houston office
Direct client interaction and significant case ownership
Opportunity for advancement through partnership and counsel tracks