Description:
About the Firm:The O'Neill Firm PLLC is a boutique Houston litigation practice seeking a junior attorney who wants meaningful responsibility early in practice, close collaboration with the founding attorney, and a genuine opportunity to grow with a small firm.
The firm handles a broad range of matters, including complex commercial litigation, property tax disputes, healthcare reimbursement cases, landlord-tenant matters, collections, probate, and real estate transactions. This is a collegial, fast-paced environment where your work matters from day one.
About the role:
This position offers hands-on experience from the start. You will work closely with the firm's founder while managing a defined portfolio of matters and developing increasing responsibility over time.
The work includes motion practice, discovery, hearings, client communication, case analysis, and litigation strategy. It is a strong fit for someone who wants substantive experience rather than a narrow support role.
Because the firm is lean, attorneys also assist with certain operational tasks that come with running a small practice, including filings, calendaring, and file management. Candidates who are comfortable pitching in where needed and working as part of a small team will do well here.
What You'll Do:
Manage assigned cases with appropriate supervision, collaboration, and sound judgment. Draft motions, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and related filings. Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, and client meetings. Analyze new matters, identify key issues, and help develop litigation strategy. Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors. Assist with filings, deadlines, case management systems, and overall file organization.
Who You Are:
You are proactive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You communicate clearly, exercise good judgment, and take ownership of your work while knowing when to ask questions.
You are licensed to practice law in Texas (or eligible for admission), and you have strong research, writing, and analytical skills. You are comfortable with Microsoft Office and willing to learn legal technology and case-management platforms. Prior litigation experience is preferred, but strong early-career candidates will be considered. Clerkship experience, trial advocacy, moot court, or similar experience demonstrating litigation aptitude is valuable.
What the Firm Offers
Early, meaningful responsibility on active matters. Direct collaboration with the founding attorney. Exposure to a broad litigation and transactional docket. The opportunity to build client relationships and practical courtroom experience. A meaningful path for growth as the firm continues to expand. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
