Commercial Trials & Litigation Associate

Steptoe LLP seeks an associate with 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience to join the Firm's Commercial Trials & Litigation practice group in our Houston office. The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex commercial disputes and be ready to assume significant responsibility in managing matters. Candidates should have substantive litigation experience, including experience taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositional motions, and court hearings. Federal judicial clerkship experience is strongly preferred. This role offers meaningful opportunities to work directly with partners, clients, opposing counsel, and the courts. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and superior writing and analytical skills. A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required, along with admission to the Texas Bar in active good standing. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial environment that emphasizes training and mentorship. The anticipated salary range is $260,000 to $365,000.Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents.medicaldentalvisionlifedisabilitydependent carehealth care flexible spending accounts 401K PlanProfit-Sharing Paid Time-Offrobust Wellness Program Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.