Litigation Attorney – Houston

Duvera Consulting is recruiting for an experienced Litigation Attorney to join the Houston office of a highly regarded law firm. This is an onsite, non-shareholder track position offering a reduced 1,600 annual billable-hour requirement and approximately $150,000 in base compensation, plus bonus potential.

The Houston office offers a collegial, down-to-earth culture led by a laid-back Managing Partner, with a team that genuinely enjoys working together. The office has strong employee and attorney tenure, reflecting the stability and positive culture of the firm.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of litigation experience, preferably involving tort litigation and insurance defense, and be comfortable independently managing matters from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

Manage an active litigation caseload with a high degree of autonomy
Draft and argue substantive motions
Take and defend depositions
Evaluate, interview, and depose expert witnesses
Conduct sophisticated legal research and prepare persuasive written work
Develop case strategy and manage matters through all stages of litigation
Assist with and participate in trials in state and federal court

Qualifications

4+ years of litigation experience
Active Texas law license required
Tort litigation and/or insurance defense experience preferred
Strong written and oral advocacy skills
Exceptional research, analytical, and legal writing abilities
Experience independently managing litigation matters
State and federal court trial experience preferred
Strong academic credentials

Compensation & Hours

Approximately $150,000 base salary
1,600 annual billable-hour requirement
Opportunity for additional bonus based on profitability
Non-shareholder track position

This is a particularly attractive opportunity for an experienced litigator seeking substantive work without the traditional BigLaw billable-hour demands, along with a stable team, approachable leadership, and a culture where attorneys tend to stay.