The Associate Attorney – Litigation is responsible for controlled execution of civil litigation matters within established legal, procedural, and financial frameworks. This role carries direct exposure to deadline compliance, billed production, and case progression, and operates within defined governance standards to ensure consistent, defensible legal outcomes and realized revenue generation.
- 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.
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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
