Job Description

Associate Attorney – Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury (1–4 Years)

Firm: The Law Offices of Colby Lewis

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid: In-Office & Remote Flexibility)

Practice Areas: Catastrophic Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Commercial & Construction Litigation

Reports to: Managing Partner, Colby Lewis

Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable

About the Opportunity
Join a high-performing boutique trial firm with over $200 million in client recoveries and a reputation for developing elite trial attorneys. This is not just another associate role—it’s a fast track to becoming a formidable litigator under the mentorship of nationally recognized attorneys.

What Sets Us Apart

• Own your docket from day one
• Direct mentorship from Managing Partner Colby Lewis
• Tech-forward practice with AI-integrated litigation tools
• Clear development path to trial excellence and firm leadership

Your Role
You’ll take the lead on meaningful cases and play an active role in shaping litigation strategy, managing discovery, and preparing for trial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage your own docket with support from paralegals and clerks
• Collaborate with partners on strategy, motions, and trial prep
• Handle depositions, motion practice, and client communication
• Draft complex pleadings, dispositive motions, and Daubert challenges
• Lead written discovery, manage privilege logs, and pursue strategic motions
• Argue in state and federal court, assist at trial, and negotiate resolutions
• Use AI tools, Westlaw, and O’Connor’s to optimize workflows
• Support firm marketing, CLE, and outreach initiatives

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar
• 1–4 years of civil litigation experience with written discovery responsibility
• Experience taking or defending at least two depositions
• Familiarity with Texas civil procedure and courtroom practice
• Tech proficiency (Casepeer, Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat) and interest in AI

Preferred:

• Background in commercial litigation
• Trial or courtroom experience (first or second chair)
• Strong communication, initiative, and team leadership
• Business development potential or entrepreneurial mindset

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses
• Origination incentives and profit-sharing opportunities
• CLE stipend, bar dues, and professional memberships
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Parking or transit reimbursement
• Retirement plan eligibility after applicable period

Ready to Transform Your Career?
You’ll receive:

• Direct mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys
• Significant case responsibility from the outset
• A clear track to growth, leadership, and partnership
• A collaborative firm culture rooted in excellence and mutual success

To Apply
Please submit:

1. Résumé
2. One-page cover letter tailored to this role
3. Writing sample (5–10 pages)
4. Two professional references

All applications and inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

Please do not contact us directly. No agency inquires.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The Law Offices of Colby Lewis is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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