Description:
Jeelani Law Firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of civil litigation experience to join its Federal Litigation Division. This is a full-time position operating in a hybrid capacity, supporting nationwide federal litigation matters including I-864 Affidavit of Support enforcement actions, FTCA claims, and APA / mandamus litigation.The firm maintains offices and attorneys across the United States, including its Houston office located at 11757 Katy Freeway, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77079. While this role allows for partial remote work, the attorney must be available to attend in-person federal court hearings when required. This may involve occasional overnight or short-term out-of-state travel. All required travel is paid for by the firm.
The position requires demonstrated experience in civil litigation, including:
- 1–3 years of litigation experience in civil matters such as family law, insurance defense, personal injury, employment litigation, or other litigation-focused practice areas
- Drafting and responding to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
- Preparing Rule 26 disclosures
- Drafting and arguing motions, including motions to compel and dispositive motions
- Reviewing and analyzing discovery materials
- Assisting with or participating in depositions
- Appearing at motion hearings and court conferences
- Managing litigation deadlines and court filings independently
- Strong legal writing skills with clear, concise, and grammatically sound work product
Additional responsibilities include:
- Drafting pleadings, memoranda, and declarations for federal court filings
- Communicating with opposing counsel and government attorneys
- Coordinating with litigation leadership on case strategy and execution
- Obtaining admission to applicable U.S. District Courts as needed, with firm support
- Traveling as necessary to attend federal court hearings nationwide
