16 Results for Pre Litigation Attorney Jobs in Houston, TX

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Complex Litigation Attorney

Richmond, Texas
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished litigation attorney to join a well-established legal practice. This role offers the opportunity to handle challenging, high-stakes disputes involving eminent domain, real estate conflicts, and other complex civil matters. The ideal candidate brings strong courtroom judgment, can guide cases from early assessment through trial, and works effectively with both clients and legal colleagues. Open to hybrid candidates. Responsibilities:• Lead sophisticated litigation matters through all phases, from initial case evaluation and pleadings to settlement or trial.• Represent clients as primary trial counsel in hearings, mediations, depositions, and courtroom proceedings.• Oversee disputes involving eminent domain, property issues, and related real estate litigation.• Prepare persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and legal analyses supported by thorough research.• Build case strategies, coordinate discovery, and organize evidence and witness preparation for trial.• Evaluate damages, valuation questions, and financially driven issues that affect litigation outcomes.• Advise clients on legal risk, case direction, and practical options while maintaining strong working relationships.• Work closely with attorneys and support staff to advance complex matters efficiently and contribute to practice growth.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Litigation Legal Assistant

Houston, Texas
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join a respected law firm in Houston, Texas. This permanent role supports senior attorneys handling complex litigation matters and calls for someone who thrives in a fast-moving legal environment. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priorities independently while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Support senior attorneys with day-to-day litigation coordination and a broad range of administrative tasks related to active matters. • Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, correspondence, memoranda, and other court-related materials with close attention to detail. • Submit filings through state, federal, and appellate e-filing systems while ensuring compliance with court rules, deadlines, and formatting requirements. • Assist with matters through all phases of litigation, including district court proceedings and appeals, by tracking case activity and maintaining organized records. • Coordinate trial readiness by assembling exhibits, preparing trial notebooks and expert materials, and helping manage witness logistics. • Oversee attorney schedules by organizing calendars, monitoring key deadlines, arranging meetings, and coordinating travel plans as needed. • Maintain both digital and physical case files to ensure documentation is current, accessible, and properly organized. • Create reports, spreadsheets, expense documentation, conflict check materials, and new matter intake forms, and record attorney time entries in Tabs3. • Provide additional assistance to attorneys and legal support staff as workloads shift and team priorities evolve.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Houston, Texas
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished Senior Litigation Paralegal to join a respected law firm in Houston, Texas and provide high-level support on complex litigation matters. This role is suited for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can guide cases through every phase of the litigation process while partnering closely with senior attorneys on trial strategy and execution. The ideal candidate brings substantial courtroom exposure, strong command of procedural requirements, and the ability to keep multiple active matters moving efficiently. Responsibilities: • Direct the day-to-day management of litigation files from initial intake through trial and post-trial proceedings, including appeals when applicable. • Take primary ownership of an active trial docket by tracking case milestones, monitoring deadlines, and helping matters advance according to court schedules. • Prepare attorneys for hearings and trial by assembling exhibits, witness materials, expert documentation, jury-related research, and comprehensive trial binders. • Provide on-site support during court appearances, hearings, and trials to help ensure proceedings run smoothly and materials are readily accessible. • Draft, revise, organize, and file pleadings, discovery responses, briefs, correspondence, and other case documents with accuracy and attention to detail. • Coordinate communication with clients, experts, witnesses, outside vendors, opposing counsel, and internal legal team members to support case progression. • Manage filings in state, federal, and appellate courts while maintaining current knowledge of procedural rules and electronic filing requirements. • Maintain well-structured electronic and hard-copy case records, oversee calendaring, and handle litigation-related administrative responsibilities. • Use tools such as NetDocuments for document organization and Tabs3 for time entry and related support as needed.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Trial Legal Assistant

Houston, Texas
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Trial Legal Assistant to support attorneys and legal staff in a fast-paced litigation practice. This role focuses on coordinating high-volume administrative and case-related work, preparing court-ready materials, and keeping matters organized across multiple deadlines and venues. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining strong working relationships with clients, counsel, and internal teams. Responsibilities: • Coordinate attorney schedules, track key litigation dates, and help ensure court deadlines are recorded accurately and met on time. • Draft, edit, and finalize a wide range of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery materials, correspondence, and internal memoranda. • Handle filing and service activities for matters in state, federal, appellate, and arbitration forums, including electronic submissions and delivery coordination when needed. • Review documents for formatting, completeness, and procedural compliance before distribution, filing, or service to outside parties. • Support case administration by opening new matters, initiating conflict checks, and maintaining organized electronic and physical files throughout the matter lifecycle. • Assist with meeting logistics, case-related projects, and day-to-day administrative needs for multiple attorneys and legal team members. • Use online legal resources to locate cases and conduct basic legal research in support of attorney requests. • Maintain trusted working relationships with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and staff while safeguarding confidential information at all times.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Suite 3050, Texas
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Contract Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team in Texas. This role serves as a key operational partner by keeping case materials organized, maintaining accurate court-related calendars, and assisting attorneys and paralegals with day-to-day litigation support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with court filings and legal records, and able to manage multiple administrative priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Support attorneys and paralegals with daily administrative and litigation-related tasks to help matters progress efficiently. • Organize, scan, save, and maintain legal records, filings, and case materials while keeping matter information current in Litify, including parties, deadlines, and court details. • Monitor federal, state, and arbitration filings, review applicable court rules and judge-specific procedures, and enter all resulting deadlines into the case calendar. • Assist with the initiation of new matters by preparing complaint filings, coordinating service of process, and following up with process servers as needed. • Prepare and submit notices of appearance, pro hac vice documentation, notices of consent, and related supporting materials, including obtaining certificates of good standing when required. • Provide discovery support by gathering information, organizing document productions, indexing materials, and preparing files for release through redaction and Bates labeling. • Coordinate deposition logistics by confirming availability, scheduling vendors such as court reporters or videographers, saving transcripts, and tracking post-deposition deadlines. • Enter and transfer information from legal documents into structured Excel files with a strong focus on accuracy and consistency. • Assist with high-volume mailings by preparing envelopes, organizing outgoing correspondence, and supporting distribution of notices, certified mail, and settlement-related packages. • Help the legal team prepare for mediation and trial by tracking related deadlines, confirming client obligations, organizing exhibits, and assembling case binders.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal

Houston, Texas
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support a busy legal function within the automotive industry. This long-term contract position is ideal for a highly organized legal specialist who can manage complex documentation, contract review, and research assignments with accuracy and discretion. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day legal operations while partnering with internal stakeholders on a broad range of corporate matters. Responsibilities: • Examine, revise, and help negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, technology, marketing, event, and hospitality contracts. • Prepare high-quality legal materials such as correspondence, reports, formal documents, and other sensitive records requiring close attention to detail. • Perform legal and factual research, support investigations and due diligence efforts, and present findings in clear summary formats with practical recommendations. • Strengthen legal operations by identifying process improvements related to claims handling, document workflows, and department efficiency. • Organize and maintain legal records, databases, and matter files to ensure information is accurate, accessible, and up to date. • Classify, archive, and manage documentation in accordance with company retention standards and internal compliance expectations. • Contribute to broader legal initiatives and provide support on special assignments driven by business and departmental priorities. • Assist with administrative and operational legal tasks that help the department respond effectively to evolving organizational needs.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Houston, Texas
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join a law firm’s trusts and estates practice in Houston, Texas on a Contract basis. This position will support probate and estate administration matters by preparing legal documents, coordinating filings, and keeping cases organized from opening through completion. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of Texas probate procedures, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, courts, and outside parties. Responsibilities: • Support attorneys throughout probate and estate administration matters, from initial intake through final closing activities. • Prepare, review, and submit probate pleadings, court forms, and related legal documentation with a high level of accuracy. • Draft routine legal correspondence, notices, applications, inventories, and other documents used in trusts and estates matters. • Serve as a point of contact for clients, court personnel, financial institutions, and beneficiaries to gather information and provide case updates. • Track case deadlines, maintain organized files, and manage calendars to help ensure timely handling of probate proceedings. • Assist with estate planning documentation, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related supporting materials. • Collect, review, and organize financial records, asset details, and supporting documents needed for probate and administration work. • Coordinate hearings, document execution, and notarization activities while helping maintain compliance with court and firm procedures.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Houston, Texas
remote
Temporary / Contract
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to provide hands-on support for a legal operations initiative in Houston, Texas. This is a Long-term Contract position suited for someone who is comfortable managing administrative workflows while also applying legal knowledge to document-related tasks. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and prior experience in legal support environments where accuracy and follow-through are essential. Responsibilities: • Maintain and organize legal records by reviewing information, correcting inconsistencies, and improving overall data accuracy across firm documentation. • Respond to document execution follow-ups, including coordinating and processing DocuSign resend requests in a timely manner. • Assist with day-to-day legal operations activities by tracking tasks, supporting workflow execution, and helping keep project milestones on schedule. • Review legal and operational documents to identify issues, confirm completeness, and escalate items that require additional attention. • Provide administrative support for project-based legal work, including file handling, status updates, and coordination with internal stakeholders. • Apply paralegal knowledge to process-oriented assignments that require careful interpretation of legal materials and documentation standards.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Corporate Transactional Attorney

Houston, Texas
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Corporate Transactional Attorney to join a respected legal team in Houston, Texas. This role is well suited for an attorney with solid experience handling business transactions who enjoys advising clients on complex corporate matters. The position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated deals, build strong client relationships, and contribute within a collegial, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities: • Counsel clients on corporate governance, business transactions, and related legal matters across a range of industries. • Manage mergers and acquisitions matters through each stage, including due diligence, structuring, drafting, negotiation, and closing activities. • Prepare, revise, and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and other key commercial contracts. • Support clients with entity-related matters, strategic transactions, and day-to-day corporate legal needs. • Partner closely with clients and fellow attorneys to address multifaceted legal issues and advance transactional objectives. • Conduct legal analysis to identify risks, propose practical solutions, and help clients make informed business decisions.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Corporate Counsel

Houston, Texas
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our client in Houston, Texas. This role will serve as a trusted advisor across the business, guiding legal and compliance matters with a strong emphasis on ethics, practical judgment, and risk awareness. The position offers broad exposure to privacy, governance, commercial contracting, securities matters, and strategic transactions while supporting the company’s ongoing business objectives. Responsibilities:• Direct and strengthen the company’s compliance framework by overseeing policy development, employee education, code of conduct administration, reporting matters, and adherence to anti-corruption, sanctions, and other regulatory obligations.• Counsel business partners on privacy and data protection requirements, including applicable federal and state laws, consumer rights requests, privacy disclosures, vendor data terms, and contract language involving personal information.• Evaluate legal and regulatory exposure across departments and develop practical measures to reduce risk while supporting business operations.• Prepare, review, revise, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and other legal documents used throughout the organization.• Partner with internal stakeholders and subject matter specialists to move contracts through review, approval, and execution efficiently and accurately.• Provide day-to-day legal guidance to corporate functions and operating teams on matters affecting the company’s activities and decision-making.• Assist with financing and capital markets matters, including securities offerings, debt-related transactions, credit arrangements, and related coordination with outside counsel and financial counterparties.• Contribute to the drafting and review of public company disclosures and securities filings, including periodic reports, current reports, and insider ownership filings.• Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives through document preparation, due diligence coordination, negotiation support, and post-closing legal follow-up.• Handle additional legal projects and corporate initiatives as assigned based on business needs.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Bilingual Personal Injury Attorney

Houston, Texas
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
145000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished personal injury attorney to join a growing law firm in Houston, Texas. This opportunity is ideal for a litigation-focused attorney who is confident in the courtroom and experienced in representing injured clients through all phases of a case. The role calls for strong trial preparation skills, sound courtroom judgment, and the ability to advocate effectively in personal injury matters. Responsibilities: • Manage personal injury cases from initial evaluation through resolution, ensuring each matter progresses efficiently and strategically. • Represent clients in litigation proceedings, including hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial appearances. • Prepare thoroughly for trial by developing case strategy, organizing evidence, drafting motions, and coordinating witness preparation. • Deliver effective courtroom advocacy by presenting arguments, responding to opposing counsel, and raising appropriate objections during proceedings. • Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents with accuracy and care. • Collaborate with clients, experts, medical providers, and internal team members to build well-supported claims and advance case objectives. • Evaluate liability, damages, and settlement opportunities while advising clients on legal options and case developments.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Transactional Real Estate Attorney

Houston, Texas
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Transactional Real Estate Attorney to join a respected legal team in Houston, Texas. This opportunity is well suited for an attorney who brings substantial experience in commercial real estate matters and values direct client engagement in a collegial, team-oriented setting. The role focuses on guiding clients through leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, and related transactions while delivering practical legal counsel throughout each stage of the deal. Responsibilities: • Handle a broad range of commercial real estate matters, providing legal support from initial structuring through closing and post-closing follow-up. • Prepare, examine, and negotiate lease documents, including new agreements, extensions, revisions, and ancillary leasing instruments. • Counsel both property owners and occupants on lease strategy, risk considerations, and other issues tied to commercial real estate operations. • Support purchase and sale transactions involving commercial properties by drafting key documents and coordinating deal progress. • Create and negotiate transaction-related agreements such as development contracts, easement documents, and other real estate instruments. • Review title materials, surveys, and diligence records to identify concerns and help resolve transaction-related issues. • Partner closely with clients to understand business objectives and translate them into effective legal solutions. • Work alongside fellow attorneys and outside stakeholders on sophisticated matters requiring coordinated legal and commercial analysis. • Offer clear, practical advice throughout the full transaction lifecycle to help clients make informed business decisions.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Associate General Counsel

Houston, Texas
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Associate General Counsel to join our team in Houston, Texas and provide practical legal support across commercial and corporate matters. This role works closely with business leaders and internal teams to structure, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements while helping the organization manage risk effectively. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong transactional experience, and the ability to communicate clearly with both internal stakeholders and external parties. Responsibilities: • Lead the preparation, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements, including purchasing, supply, vendor, leasing, construction, equipment, and intercompany contracts. • Advise internal business partners on legal and commercial terms related to deal structure, payment provisions, insurance requirements, bonding obligations, and applicable regulations. • Draft formal contractual correspondence such as notices of default, reservation of rights letters, and other written communications for customers, suppliers, and third parties. • Support operational and project teams by interpreting agreement terms, monitoring contractual obligations, and addressing compliance issues as they arise. • Assist in managing disputes, claims, and litigation matters by gathering facts, evaluating legal exposure, and coordinating strategy with outside counsel when needed. • Help ensure company contracts and business practices align with relevant federal, state, and local legal requirements. • Maintain organized legal records, including executed agreements, amendments, approval history, key deadlines, and ongoing obligations. • Review confidentiality agreements, vendor forms, and internal governance documents to support day-to-day legal needs. • Support corporate housekeeping activities by maintaining minute books and assisting with entity records, filings, and other organizational documentation.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

In-House Counsel

Tomball, Texas
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an In-House Counsel to join a growing renewable energy organization in Tomball, Texas. This position works closely with the General Counsel and business leaders to provide practical legal advice across a broad range of company matters. The role is well suited for an attorney who is comfortable balancing legal analysis with business priorities in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate commercial agreements that support day-to-day operations and strategic business needs. • Contribute legal guidance on corporate transactions and related business initiatives as the organization expands. • Counsel internal teams on compliance obligations, regulatory considerations, and enterprise risk issues. • Advise management on employment matters, workplace practices, and internal policy interpretation. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver legal solutions that align with operational goals. • Conduct legal analysis and support the development of internal policies, governance practices, and documentation. • Monitor potential areas of legal exposure and recommend preventative steps to reduce risk. • Serve as a trusted internal resource for contract, corporate, and commercial law questions across the business.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Assistant General Counsel

Houston, Texas
onsite
Temporary / Contract
63.3365 - 73.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Assistant General Counsel to support a busy legal team in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a contracts attorney who brings strong judgment, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage a high volume of legal matters with speed and precision. The role centers on advising a college environment on contract-related issues, procurement matters, and legal risk, while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across a wide range of operational areas. This opportunity begins as a 6-month assignment and may lead to permanent employment for someone who demonstrates outstanding performance and strong alignment with the team culture. Responsibilities: • Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of a broad range of agreements supporting college operations. • Prepare and revise documents such as memoranda of understanding, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, healthcare-related agreements, and selected statements of work. • Create, update, and standardize contract templates to improve consistency, efficiency, and legal compliance. • Contribute to the development of contracting policies and procedures that support sound institutional practices. • Advise procurement teams on legal exposure, contract terms, supplier performance concerns, and vendor protest matters. • Provide guidance on sourcing approaches and other purchasing-related legal questions in coordination with business stakeholders. • Oversee matters after initial law clerk intake and redlining, taking primary ownership of final legal review, negotiation strategy, and issue resolution. • Manage a substantial caseload in a fast-moving environment while setting expectations clearly and communicating realistic turnaround times to internal clients.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Municipal Utility District Attorney

Houston, Texas
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
Responsibilities<ul><li>Represent Municipal Utility Districts and provide day-to-day legal counsel to MUD clients</li><li>Attend client board meetings and provide clear, practical legal advice on matters before the board</li><li>Research and interpret Texas statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to MUD operations</li><li>Advise clients regarding Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements and regulatory matters</li><li>Advise clients on compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Public Information (Open Records) Act</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, resolutions, settlements, and other legal documents</li><li>Handle real estate matters, including conveyances, easements, and related documentation</li><li>Prepare legal memoranda, opinions, and other written work product</li><li>Represent clients in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and court hearings as needed</li><li>Manage client files, deadlines, and multiple matters simultaneously</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and other team members while independently managing assigned matters</li><li>Stay current on relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting MUD clients</li></ul>
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

16 results for Pre Litigation Attorney in Houston, TX