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Associate Attorney in Houston

Date Posted: 03 June 2026

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Job Description

Associate Attorney | Houston, TX

A well-respected Houston law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3–7 years of experience to join its growing practice. The firm is open to attorneys with backgrounds in litigation, employment law, probate, transactional matters, or a combination of these areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a long-term career with a collaborative firm that offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and exposure to a diverse range of legal matters.

What You'll Do

  • Handle a variety of matters depending on experience and practice focus

  • Draft pleadings, motions, agreements, correspondence, and legal memoranda

  • Conduct legal research and analysis

  • Participate in client meetings, hearings, depositions, negotiations, and court proceedings

  • Manage cases and projects with increasing autonomy

  • Work closely with partners on sophisticated legal matters and client strategy

What We're Looking For

  • J.D. from an accredited law school

  • Active Texas Bar license in good standing

  • 3–7 years of experience in litigation, employment law, probate, transactional law, or a combination thereof

  • Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills

  • Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively within a team environment

  • Professionalism, attention to detail, and strong client service skills

Why Join

  • Diverse and engaging practice with exposure to multiple areas of law

  • Direct mentorship and collaboration with experienced attorneys

  • Reasonable billable expectation of approximately 140 hours per month

  • Stable, team-oriented culture with long-term growth potential

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

  • Professional, in-office environment with flexibility when needed

If you're an attorney seeking a well-rounded practice and the opportunity to grow with a respected Houston firm, this opportunity is worth exploring.

To apply confidentially, contact: Kaelan.Dea@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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