Associate Attorney

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Associate Attorney – Consumer Law & Civil Litigation

Location: Houston, Texas Position: Full-Time, In-Office Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years

Sanchez Law Firm is a busy Houston-based consumer law and civil litigation firm seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our Houston office. This is a full-time, in-office position for an attorney who is comfortable managing litigation matters and working directly with clients throughout the life cycle of a case.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of litigation experience and a strong working knowledge of consumer law and civil litigation. Candidates should be confident handling cases from pre-suit through trial and post-judgment proceedings, with the ability to independently manage deadlines, draft substantive pleadings and motions, conduct discovery, attend hearings, and communicate effectively with clients.

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school – REQUIRED

Active license to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing – REQUIRED

Minimum three (3) years of litigation experience – REQUIRED

Knowledge and experience in consumer law and civil litigation

Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

Experience drafting substantive pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal briefs

Ability to independently manage a litigation docket, deadlines, and competing priorities

Strong oral advocacy and negotiation skills

Professional and effective client communication skills

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced law firm environment

Job Responsibilities

The Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling all aspects of assigned civil litigation matters, including:

Managing cases from pre-suit demands through litigation, trial, post-judgment collections, and appeals

Drafting demand letters and pre-suit correspondence

Preparing case evaluations, summaries, and litigation strategies

Drafting pleadings, motions, responses, briefs, and other legal documents

Preparing, reviewing, and responding to written discovery

Taking and defending depositions

Preparing for and attending mediations

Preparing for and attending hearings

Preparing cases for trial and attending trial

Conducting legal research and preparing briefs and memoranda as needed

Evaluating evidence and developing case strategy

Negotiating with opposing counsel

Maintaining regular and professional communication with clients regarding their cases

Managing court deadlines, discovery deadlines, and other case-related requirements

Working collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and other members of the firm

Position Expectations

This position requires an attorney who can take ownership of assigned matters, exercise sound professional judgment, and effectively move cases forward with appropriate supervision and support from the firm's legal team.

The successful candidate should be organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing a significant litigation caseload while maintaining high standards of legal work and client service.

This is an in-office position located in Houston, Texas. Remote or hybrid work is not available.