Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney (Criminal Defense or Personal Injury)

Location: Pearland, Angleton, OR League City, TX

Compensation: $130K-$165K (DOE)

Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our firms litigation team. The Associate Attorney will manage a diverse caseload, conduct legal research and drafting, represent clients in court and at hearings, and support senior attorneys in trial preparation and strategy. The ideal candidate is a skilled litigator with experience or interest in criminal defense and personal injury matters, who demonstrates exceptional legal judgment, client advocacy, and professional ethics.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil and criminal litigation matters from intake through resolution, including personal injury and criminal defense cases.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, motions, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Draft and file court documents, attend hearings, client interviews, mediations, and depositions, and represent clients in court as needed.
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys; prepare trial exhibits, witness examinations, and trial notebooks.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses; provide regular case updates and billing records.
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, subpoenas, and coordinating document review.
• Negotiate settlements and plea agreements where appropriate, prioritizing client outcomes and risk management.
• Maintain accurate case files, billing entries, and comply with firm policies and ethical rules, meeting deadlines and court-imposed schedules.
• Participate in client development, intake interviews, and community outreach to help grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in TX
• 3+ years of litigation experience preferred; experience in criminal defense and/or personal injury law strongly desired.
• Demonstrated skills in litigation, legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with courtroom procedures, rules of evidence, and civil/criminal procedure.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills, with the ability to present complex legal issues clearly to judges and clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, client-focused approach, and proven ability to work both independently and as part of a legal team.
• Proficiency with legal research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis), case management software, and standard office applications.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to court, depositions, and client meetings as required.

Benefits

• $130K-$165K (DOE)
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• 401k 
• PTO

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/05/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$130000 - $165000 USD per year