About the Opportunity 

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced defense-side Litigation Attorney to join its Houston office. This role involves representing institutional clients such as hospitals, healthcare providers, and employers across a range of litigation matters including health law, premises defense, and employment litigation. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Defend hospitals, healthcare providers, employers, and other institutional clients across all phases of litigation 
• Manage a diverse caseload including health law, premises defense, and employment litigation matters 
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and clients 
• Draft and argue motions, take and defend depositions, and manage discovery processes 
• Lead case management from intake through trial preparation 
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and provide clear guidance to clients 
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and potentially first-chair trial roles 

Required Qualifications 

• 7+ years of post-JD litigation experience 
• Experience in defense-side litigation
• Background in health law, premises defense, or employment litigation
• Strong courtroom and motion practice experience 
• Ability to manage cases independently from pleadings through trial 
• Texas bar admission in good standing 

Work Environment 

• Hybrid work schedule with flexible in-office expectations
• High-level litigation matters with significant client exposure 
• Opportunity for first-chair trial experience 
• Strong earning potential through uncapped quarterly productivity bonuses
• Billable hour target of approximately 1,800 hours annually