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Mestemaker, Straub & Zumwalt

Overview Mestemaker, Straub &amp; Zumwalt is a personal injury law firm located in Houston, Texas. We specialize in auto accidents, commercial cases, mass tort cases, and more. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing top-quality legal representation to clients facing challenging situations. We strive to achieve the best outcomes for our clients while upholding the highest standards of ethical practice.Responsibilities<ul><li>Taking and Defending Depositions</li><li>Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests with precision and clarity</li><li>Develop case strategies through thorough analysis of facts, applicable laws, and regulations across diverse practice areas</li><li>Engage in negotiations with opposing counsel to reach favorable settlements or resolutions when appropriate</li><li>Coordinate with clients to gather pertinent information and provide clear updates on case progress</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams on legal administrative tasks such as maintaining case files and tracking deadlines</li><li>Represent clients in court proceedings, arbitrations, or hearings as needed</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school</li><li>Active license to practice law in the state of Texas</li><li>Experience in personal injury law is preferred</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Litigation Associate

Keramidas Law firm

We are seeking a professional and skilled Litigation Trial Attorney to join our firm and play an integral role on our growing litigation team in our Houston, TX office. The candidate should be interested in all aspects of the practice, including briefing, depositions, motion practice, trials and arbitration, and client contact and development. Texas Bar License REQUIREDJob duties include:<ul><li>Attending Hearings</li><li>Attending/Taking/Defending Depositions</li><li>Drafting Motions and Responses to Motions</li><li>Reviewing and approving discovery</li><li>Attending Trial - Includes attending as a second chair attorney and an opportunity to first chair cases at trial.</li><li>Drafting summaries and reports</li><li>Communicate with clients</li><li>Time keeping</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeTravel around the Houston area required. Minimal travel outside the Houston area.Benefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Pay will be determined upon experience.Job Type: Full-timePay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per yearWork Location: Remote

Litigation Associate Attorney

AlphaX

We are seeking a skilled and driven Litigation Attorney to join a dynamic plaintiff-side law practice in Houston, TX. This full-time position is ideal for an attorney with 5–6 years of litigation experience who is ready to independently manage cases while collaborating closely with a team of attorneys and partners. The role provides meaningful courtroom experience, client interaction, and the opportunity to contribute to complex, high-stakes legal matters in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be licensed in Texas and comfortable leading cases from start to finish.
 
Key Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Manage a diverse caseload independently, from initial client intake through resolution in Houston courts.</li>
<li>Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other filings.</li>
<li>Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and depositions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with partners and fellow attorneys to strategize and execute litigation plans.</li>
<li>Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing timely updates and guidance.</li>
<li>Develop and implement effective advocacy strategies on behalf of plaintiffs.</li>
<li>Mentor junior attorneys and assist with case preparation as needed.</li>
</ul>
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Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.</li>
<li>5–6 years of litigation experience, ideally in a plaintiff-side practice.</li>
<li>Strong academic background and proven courtroom skills.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex cases from inception to resolution.</li>
<li>Comfort with handling depositions, mediations, and court appearances.</li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li>
<li>Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.</li>
</ul>
Benefits: 
<ul>
<li>Competitive compensation package</li>
<li>Health, dental, and vision coverage</li>
<li>Paid time off and recognized holidays</li>
<li>Professional development opportunities and mentorship</li>
<li>Collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment</li>
</ul>
All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality. Join our Houston team and play a key role in representing clients with integrity and impact.
 
Apply directly to be considered for immediate review.

Litigation Attorney

G.ORTEGA LAW

Associate Attorney &mdash; G. Ortega Law, PLLCAbout the FirmG. Ortega Law, PLLC is a dynamic and growing law firm serving clients across a broad range of industries, with deep expertise in business and corporate law, commercial litigation, banking and lending, and turnaround counsel. We work hand-in-hand with businesses, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs to navigate complex legal challenges &mdash; from high-stakes commercial disputes to sophisticated transactional matters. We are looking for a motivated and talented Associate Attorney to join our team and grow with us.The OpportunityThis is a unique opportunity for an attorney who wants more than a narrow practice area. You will handle sophisticated litigation and transactional matters across multiple disciplines, collaborate directly with senior attorneys, and build meaningful relationships with clients across diverse industry sectors. If you are intellectually curious, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want real exposure to complex legal work early in your career, this role is for you.What You'll DoLitigation &amp; Dispute Resolution You will manage civil litigation matters across all stages &mdash; investigation, pleadings, discovery, pre-trial preparation, trial, settlement negotiations, and appeals where necessary. You will represent clients before courts and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including mediation and arbitration, advocating for favorable outcomes with precision and professionalism.Commercial Transactions &amp; Contracting You will draft, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial agreements, including master service agreements, professional services agreements, engagement letters, statements of work, and non-disclosure agreements. You will work closely with internal business teams and subject matter experts to identify and resolve legal, risk, and business issues that arise in commercial transactions.Banking &amp; Lending Matters You will support the firm's community bank and commercial lending practice, assisting with loan documentation, commercial lending transactions, SBA matters, vendor management, corporate governance, and compliance and regulatory counsel.Turnaround &amp; Restructuring You will assist with troubled loan resolution matters, including workouts, restructurings, forbearance agreements, and foreclosure proceedings, helping clients navigate financially sensitive and time-critical situations.Corporate &amp; Regulatory Counsel You will advise on corporate governance, entity creation and structuring, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, and real estate law. You will monitor and apply regulatory changes to new and existing contracts and assist with policy and procedure drafting and review.Client Counsel &amp; Education You will serve as a trusted advisor, maintaining clear and proactive communication with clients on legal strategy, risk exposure, and likely outcomes. You will also educate internal stakeholders on legal positions and issues that arise during negotiations and transactions.Case &amp; Contract Management You will manage and prioritize multiple concurrent matters simultaneously, maintaining organized contract files and repositories and demonstrating exceptional attention to detail throughout.Practice AreasBusiness &amp; Corporate Law Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiations Mergers Acquisitions Lending, Borrowing Employment Law Real Estate Law Entity Creation, Structuring Outsourced General CounselCommunity Bank Counsel Commercial Lending Transactions ,Mergers &amp; Acquisitions Compliance, Regulatory Counsel , Corporate Governance, Vendor Management, SBATurnaround Counsel Troubled Loan Resolution, Workouts , Restructurings, Forbearance Agreements, ForeclosureWhat We're Looking For<ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active Texas Bar admission</li><li>2&ndash;5 years of experience in commercial litigation and/or transactional matters preferred</li><li>Experience in corporate law is a plus</li><li>Superior academic credentials with excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with strong organizational discipline</li><li>Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across internal teams, senior counsel, and external clients</li><li>Professional poise and sound judgment in high-stakes and fast-moving situations</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Competitive compensation commensurate with experience</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Significant networking opportunities and broad industry exposure</li><li>Hands-on mentorship from senior attorneys across multiple practice areas</li></ul>Position DetailsJob Type: Full-Time | Contract | Internship Work Location: In Person or remote.G. Ortega Law, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a talented and diverse legal team.Job Types: Full-time, Contract, InternshipWork Location: In person

Associate Attorney

Energy Transfer

<div>Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America&rsquo;s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children&rsquo;s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.
We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.
Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!
Position Overview
The Senior Counsel, Litigation serves as the company&rsquo;s lead attorney for all litigation and dispute‑related matters across the company&rsquo;s asset portfolio. This role provides strategic legal guidance to protect the company&rsquo;s interests in complex commercial disputes, operational incidents, environmental claims, land and ROW conflicts, construction matters, and regulatory enforcement actions. The Senior Counsel partners closely with Operations, Commercial, Land, EH&amp;S, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to proactively manage risk, resolve disputes efficiently, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws governing midstream operations.
Key Responsibilities
Litigation Strategy &amp; Case Management<ul><li>
Lead all aspects of litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings involving the company, including case assessment, strategy development, budgeting, and oversight of outside counsel.</li><li>
Manage a diverse docket including commercial disputes, construction claims, environmental enforcement, personal injury, property damage, ROW and eminent domain matters, and regulatory challenges.</li><li>
Direct discovery strategy, including document preservation, e‑discovery, witness preparation, and expert engagement.</li><li>
Evaluate settlement opportunities and negotiate resolutions that protect the company&rsquo;s financial and operational interests.</li></ul>
Operational &amp; Regulatory Support<ul><li>
Advise Operations, EH&amp;S, and Engineering on incident response, spill events, pipeline integrity matters, and regulatory investigations.</li><li>
Support internal investigations related to operational events, safety issues, or compliance concerns.</li><li>
Interface with federal and state agencies (e.g., PHMSA, FERC, EPA, state environmental agencies) on enforcement actions, notices of violation, and compliance matters.</li><li>
Provide legal guidance on pipeline safety regulations, environmental statutes, and operational risk mitigation.
</li></ul>Commercial &amp; Contractual Disputes<ul><li>
Advise Commercial teams on contract interpretation, performance disputes, indemnity issues, and risk allocation.</li><li>
Support resolution of disputes involving shippers, suppliers, contractors, and JV partners.</li><li>
Draft and negotiate settlement agreements, tolling agreements, and dispute‑related contract amendments.</li></ul>
Risk Management &amp; Governance<ul><li>
Develop and implement litigation management processes, reporting, and metrics for executive leadership.</li><li>
Provide training to internal teams on litigation readiness, document retention, and risk mitigation.</li><li>
Advise on insurance coverage, claims strategy, and coordination with insurers.</li></ul> 
 
Qualifications<ul><li>
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, preferably at least Texas.</li><li>
8&ndash;12+ years of litigation experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in‑house roles.</li><li>
Strong background in energy, midstream, oil &amp; gas, or heavy industrial litigation.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience managing complex, high‑value litigation and arbitration matters.</li><li>
Familiarity with pipeline safety regulations, environmental statutes, and commercial contracts common in midstream operations.</li><li>
Excellent judgment, negotiation skills, and ability to influence senior leaders.</li><li>
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, operationally driven environment with competing priorities.</li></ul>
Preferred Experience<ul><li>
Prior in‑house experience in oil and gas cases including (upstream, midstream, and downstream, complex commercial litigation, mediation and arbitration matters, managing all phases.</li><li>
Experience with PHMSA, FERC, EPA, and state environmental agencies.</li><li>
Experience in complex commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation</li><li>
Experience managing outside counsel and litigation budgets.</li></ul>
Competencies<ul><li>
Strategic legal thinking with strong business acumen</li><li>
Exceptional communication and executive‑level presence</li><li>
Risk‑based decision‑making</li><li>
Crisis management and calm under pressure</li><li>
Collaborative, solutions‑oriented approach</li><li>
Strong negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills</li></ul> 
 
&quot;An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. &quot;</div>

Sr Counsel - Litigation

Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris

Seeking a Texas licensed attorney to handle a personal injury docket that will consist mostly of auto accidents and some premise liability at a prestigious long established plaintiff&rsquo;s personal injury firm. The position will involve handling a docket of cases in litigation and pre-litigation. Some experience is preferred but not necessarily required as there will be supervision and mentoring with a team approach to handling the docket. The position will offer a base salary with an opportunity to make a majority of the compensation with a bonus commission structure.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Thompson Coe Cousins & Irons, LLP

General Summary:Thompson Coe is looking for an experienced civil litigation paralegal to join our Houston office. This is a great opportunity for a proactive self-starter with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage a very large and fast-paced docket.The qualified candidate will utilize a high level of job expertise to complete paralegal tasks under the supervision of case attorneys. Must be able to exercise independent judgment and decision making. Ability to work in a cooperative and positive manner with all coworkers, clients, attorneys and non-attorney staff and observe confidentiality in all matters relating to the Firm.Essential Job Responsibilities:&middot; <ul><li>Reviews, organizes and summarizes case documents in order to assist in preparation of case for trial;&middot;</li><li>Reviews medical records to determine what information is/is not needed for cases;</li><li>Draft complaints and answers, routine notices, affidavits, motions and petitions, memoranda and correspondence;</li><li>Must be able to review and draft medical chronologies;</li><li>Prepare discovery;</li><li>Reviews, organizes and summarizes case documents in order to assist in preparation of case for trial;</li><li>Reviews and analyzes matters for the purpose of preparing matter evaluations and status reports to clients. Communicate with clients, attorneys, staff and other outside personnel to obtain or provide information;</li><li>Enter time into accounting and billing software daily;</li><li>Ability to handle pressure, interruptions, and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities in an efficient manner, rapid turnaround required, and generally perform in a fast-paced environment;</li><li>Proficient in all software; ability to adjust to multiple tasks from multiple individuals in the Firm;</li><li>Follows ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the state;</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years&rsquo; recent law firm litigation paralegal experience, with State court and Federal litigation experience;</li><li>Four-year Bachelor's degree and/or two-year ABA approved Paralegal certificate ideal but not required;</li><li>Proficiency in Relativity for document storage and organization and in Microsoft Office suite to include PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Pro;</li><li>Experience with reviewing and drafting medical chronologies is a requirement;</li><li>Ability to consistently meet deadlines while managing multiple projects with competing priorities;</li><li>Positive attitude and exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required for daily interaction with clients, opposing counsel and mediators;</li><li>Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, and poise in handling sensitive and confidential information;</li><li>Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions;</li><li>Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality;</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77027

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