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