Job Description

Job ID: 378728

Practice area:- Litigation - Commercial

Mid-Level Commercial Litigation Associate – AmLaw Firm | Houston, TX

A prestigious AmLaw firm is seeking a talented litigation attorney with 2–3 years of experience to join its Houston office. This is a standout opportunity to build your litigation career at a firm recognized for its global reach, associate mentorship, and sector leadership.

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An AmLaw firm with an elite reputation is hiring a commercial litigation associate in Houston. Join a firm consistently recognized for its industry-leading practice groups, inclusive culture, and strong associate support.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for "Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality" two years in a row, "Top 25 For Female Partners" by The American Lawyer, and "Top 60 Firms For Diversity" by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.

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This is a rare opportunity to join one of the country’s most respected AmLaw firms, known for its national litigation footprint and cutting-edge client work. The firm is undergoing strategic expansion in Texas and offers an environment where junior to mid-level attorneys can grow through direct mentorship, high-caliber training, and early courtroom experience.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and motions

• Represent clients in state and federal court hearings and proceedings

• Work directly with senior attorneys on complex commercial litigation strategy

• Manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently

• Collaborate on high-profile cases across multiple industries

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Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience in commercial litigation

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials

• Member in good standing with the Texas Bar

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Experience with court clerkships is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines

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This AmLaw leader has earned national acclaim for its litigation group and dedication to associate success. Attorneys at this firm benefit from:

• A proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Recognition for work-life balance, particularly for female partners and LGBTQ+ attorneys

• Career advancement opportunities with clear partner-track transparency

• High-level exposure to clients across financial services, Latin America, and corporate litigation sectors

• Collegial, team-based approach with a strong internal support structure

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• Work directly on matters involving Fortune 500 clients and top financial institutions

• Opportunity to leverage your skills at a firm with a national and international reputation

• Accelerated development through hands-on courtroom experience and partner mentorship

• Ideal for candidates looking to transition from clerkships or smaller firms to a nationally ranked litigation team

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• Apply now for a confidential discussion with a BCG Attorney Search recruiter.

• Submit your resume to explore this prestigious AmLaw opportunity today.

• This position is actively interviewing—don’t miss the chance to elevate your litigation career.

BCG Attorney Search is the industry leader for placing candidates in permanent positions in law firms. Since 2000, our recruiters have placed several thousand attorneys and enjoyed extraordinarily high success rates with our candidates. As a BCG Attorney Search candidate, you have access to more opportunities than any legal placement firm in the United States. We are able to offer the most in-depth insight in the legal recruiting market thanks to our dedicated team of over 150 employees who mercilessly research, study and analyze the legal market. The depth and breadth of our research empowers us to place attorneys at rates that are unparalleled at any placement firm in the United States. Many of our recruiters make 30 to 40 placements per year, while recruiters at competitor firms are likely to make four or five. Unlike other placement firms that can only tell you about openings at major AmLaw firms, we place candidates of all backgrounds in firms of all sizes. While other legal recruiters only represent a narrow band of candidates from top law firms and top law schools, our research, firm contacts, and market insight allow us to place hundreds of candidates each year who do not fit this mold. It is rare that we do not get candidates we represent interviews and offers. No one in the world is better at legal recruiting and placement than BCG Attorney Search.

BCG Attorney Search will confidentially review your application and will not forward your materials to the firm without first discussing the opportunity with you.

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