Litigation Associate - Senior Level (10+ Years) | Houston

Senior Litigation Associate – 10+ Years

Hendershot Cowart P.C. is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with a minimum of ten years of experience to join our Houston office. This is a role for an attorney who is ready to own a case – from inception through discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial – and who wants to lead, not just contribute. You will manage complex commercial litigation, supervise and mentor associate attorneys, and serve as a trusted voice for clients navigating high-stakes disputes. We are a Houston-rooted firm that regularly goes head-to-head with larger firms and wins. If you are looking for a firm where your judgment is trusted, your work is visible, and the cases are worth fighting for, we want to talk.

About Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Founded in 1987, Hendershot Cowart P.C. is a team of skilled business attorneys practicing complex business litigation and arbitration, health law, regulatory law, and OSHA defense. Our clients range from closely held small- and midsize businesses to publicly traded corporations and nationwide healthcare and retail organizations. We take pride in partnering with our clients for the life of their business, from start up to mature market leadership. We handle everything from small business disputes to multi-million-dollar, high-stakes complex litigation and arbitration.

Position responsibilities include:

● Analyzing, researching and drafting briefs addressing sophisticated legal issues on complex litigation, ranging from state and federal court motions to dismiss, summary judgment and motions to compel and appeals

● Drafting pleadings

● Prepare discovery, briefing, and research

● Making court appearances for hearings and trials

● Participating in administrative hearings before OSHA, Texas Medical Board, Centers for Medicare Services and other state and federal agencies

● Attending depositions

● Conducting administrative hearings

● Conducting mediations

Requirements for consideration:

● Lead in evidentiary hearings

● Experience leading Temporary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order hearings

● Good standing with the Texas State Bar

● At least 10 years of prior experience at a regional or national law firm or an outstanding local firm

● Proven track record of experience in successful complex commercial litigation

● At least 8 years of trial experience

● Lead in depositions of both fact and expert witnesses

● Lead in mediations

● Practice in both State and Federal courts

Full salary and benefits based on experience.