About this opportunity
NEW IN - Bankruptcy Litigation Associate Attorney | Defense-Side Matters | Houston, Texas On Site | Health, dental, vision, 401(k)
A confidential Texas law firm is seeking a Bankruptcy Litigation Associate Attorney to support a defense-side practice handling bankruptcy and related disputes. This is an on-site role in Houston for an attorney who is comfortable owning meaningful litigation responsibilities and partnering closely with senior lawyers and clients.
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
- Focused, 100% litigation role within a bankruptcy practice on the defense side.
- Opportunity to take on substantive responsibility in active matters, including motion practice and contested proceedings.
- Performance-driven compensation structure tied to experience and billable hours (details shared during the process).
THE ROLE
- Handle bankruptcy-related litigation, including contested matters and adversary proceedings.
- Draft and argue motions and other core bankruptcy litigation filings; manage deadlines and case strategy.
- Conduct discovery tasks including written discovery and depositions, and support hearing and trial preparation.
- Communicate with clients and opposing counsel and help drive matters toward resolution.
LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION
Location:
Houston, Texas.
Schedule:
Fully Remote.
Compensation:
Highly competitive salaries dependent on experience and billable hours.
REQUIREMENTS
- Licensed to practice law in Texas.
- Bankruptcy experience, with a litigation-forward background strongly preferred for this role.
- Approximately 4 to 8 years of relevant attorney experience (the firm is open to candidates with the right background).
- Strong legal writing skills and the ability to manage multiple matters with minimal oversight in a fast-paced litigation environment.
PREFERRED BACKGROUND
- Admission to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Houston).
- Demonstrated history of consistently meeting billable expectations in a performance-driven compensation model.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Discretionary partner track based on performance and tenure.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
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