Complex Civil Litigation Career Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Complex Civil Litigation Career Associate Attorney role may be based in one of the listed offices, including Austin, Texas, or may be considered for a fully remote arrangement. The salary range is $150,000–$250,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role supports a prestigious Am Law firm’s litigation practice. The attorney supports complex civil litigation from inception through resolution, combining legal research and drafting with discovery, deposition, and trial preparation. The position contributes to case strategy and practical legal solutions while managing multiple matters and deadlines; it is a long-term, non-partnership-track career associate role.

What you'll do

• Support complex civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• conduct legal research and analysis
• draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other litigation documents
• manage document review, e-discovery, and production
• assist with deposition, witness, and trial preparation
• coordinate case strategy and workflow
• collaborate with litigation teams and manage deadlines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

complex civil litigation

legal research

pleadings and motions

discovery

e-discovery

trial preparation

austin tx

remote considered

$150k–$250k

direct counsel

medical dental vision

401(k)

flexible time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• mental health and wellness programs
• child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• short- and long-term disability
• parental leave
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k)
• flexible time off and paid holidays
• annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility.

Why this role

Long-term, non-partnership-track career associate position; fully remote arrangements may be considered. The posting requires 7+ years of complex civil litigation experience and an ABA-accredited J.D.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.