Description:
Litigation Associate (2–4 years experience) – Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC is seeking an associate attorney to join its Houston office. Founded by trial lawyers committed to building something different, Lightfoot offers an environment where excellence, teamwork and character are rewarded. Associates gain meaningful experience through direct client contact, depositions, hearings and trial preparation from the outset. Lightfoot's robust practice includes, business and commercial litigation, product liability, personal injury, healthcare, and energy industry related disputes, both locally (all Texas state and federal courts), as well as nationally.Requirements:
Responsibilities include:
- Managing cases from cradle to grave, including taking ownership of day-to-day management of caseload
- Drafting and arguing motions, briefs, and discovery
- Handling depositions, mediations, and hearings
- Collaborating with senior partners on case strategy and trial work
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school and active Texas bar license
- 2–4 years of litigation experience
- Strong academic record, research, and writing skill
- Familiarity with Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rules of Evidence
What we offer:
- A collegial culture grounded in teamwork and client service
- Opportunities to work with some of the most experienced trial lawyers in the market
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Group medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% firm-paid dental; firm-subsidized medical)
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (2 weeks for non-primary caregivers)
- 401(k) with 4% firm match
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
