Commercial Litigation Attorney
Company: Daniels & Tredennick PLLC
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Daniels & Tredennick PLLC is a
dynamic, civil litigation law firm, located in the Memorial area of
Houston, TX. We come from a variety of backgrounds who have been
involved in public service, education, large law firms, and
boutique personal injury firms. Our breadth of experience includes
commercial disputes, mass torts litigation, and personal injury
litigation. POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a Commercial
Litigation Attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure
environment. If you have a proven track record in handling complex
business disputes and a deep understanding of corporate law, we
want to hear from you! This role is vital for law firms that handle
corporate clients, as it ensures legal representation in
high-stakes corporate disputes. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead
Advocacy: Represent clients as lead in depositions, court hearings,
mediations, and other legal proceedings; as lead counsel in smaller
arbitrations and trials; and as second chair or co-lead in larger
arbitrations and trials. Litigation Management: Handle complex
commercial litigation cases involving issues such as breach of
contract, corporate governance, intellectual property disputes,
mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and antitrust matters.
Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough legal research and
analysis to identify relevant laws, precedents, and best practices.
Apply legal principles to provide solutions to clients' problems.
Drafting Legal Documents: Prepare legal pleadings, motions, briefs,
discovery documents, and other required filings. Ensure all
documents comply with relevant laws and regulations. Strategic
Legal Counsel: Provide ongoing legal advice to corporate clients on
risk management, compliance, and strategic decisions related to
litigation. Guide clients on matters like dispute resolution,
mergers, and acquisitions. Settlement Negotiations: Engage in
settlement negotiations on behalf of clients, aiming to resolve
disputes favorably without going to trial when possible.
Collaboration: Work closely with other attorneys, legal staff, and
corporate clients to develop litigation strategies. Collaborate
with expert witnesses, consultants, and other professionals as
necessary. Case Management: Oversee all aspects of litigation,
including pre-trial motions, discovery, witness preparation, trial,
and post-trial procedures. Billing and Documentation: Maintain
accurate records of all client work, track billable hours, and
ensure timely and accurate invoicing. QUALIFICATIONS: Juris Doctor
(JD) degree from an accredited law school Active bar membership in
the state of Texas, in good standing 2-4 years of experience in
commercial litigation Experience handling depositions and in-court
advocacy at hearings Some experience handling evidentiary and legal
arguments as well as direct- and cross-examination of witnesses at
trial. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to
handle complex legal issues with precision and professionalism High
level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Proficient in legal research tools and litigation software Ability
to work independently and as part of a team Experience with trial
preparation and presentation and with managing high-stakes
litigation Proven ability to lead and mentor junior attorneys and
legal staff COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $145,000 to $165,000 based
on experience Comprehensive benefits package including paid health
benefits with the opportunity to purchase a suite of ancillary
benefits, including dental, vision, etc., and retirement plan
options
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