Commercial Litigation Attorney

United States·San Antoniomid

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Key Responsibilities

Independently manage complex commercial and civil litigation matters with a focus on post-judgment proceedings and asset recovery. Draft and respond to motions, pleadings, briefs,

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Independently manage complex commercial and civil litigation matters with a focus on post-judgment proceedings and asset recovery. Draft and respond to motions, pleadings, briefs,

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Responsibilities

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→Independently manage complex commercial and civil litigation matters with a focus on post-judgment proceedings and asset recovery.
→Draft and respond to motions, pleadings, briefs, and other substantive court filings.
→Research complex and novel legal issues and develop persuasive litigation strategies.
→Appear before judges in bench hearings and other court proceedings throughout Texas.
→Negotiate resolutions involving commercial judgments, business interests, and significant assets.
→Analyze financial and asset-related issues to determine appropriate legal strategies.
→Manage a high volume of matters while maintaining strong judgment, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
→Collaborate closely with paralegals, finance, operations, project management, and other internal teams.
→Help refine processes and procedures as the practice continues to scale.
→Mentor support staff and grow into broader leadership responsibility over time.

Active Texas Bar license.
Approximately 4+ years of meaningful civil or commercial litigation experience.
Strong legal writing, research, and motion practice.
Substantive experience independently managing litigation matters.
Confidence appearing before judges and handling court proceedings.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop legal strategy with limited supervision.
Sound professional judgment and the ability to manage multiple active matters.
Collaborative, team-oriented approach without unnecessary hierarchy or ego.
Ability to succeed in a fast-moving, high-volume legal environment.

Commercial or business litigation experience.
Creditors' rights or financial services litigation.
Judgment enforcement or post-judgment proceedings.
Garnishment or collections litigation.
Bankruptcy experience, particularly on the creditor side.
Asset recovery experience.
Experience handling sophisticated disputes involving commercial assets.
Interest in developing expertise within a specialized and growing area of Texas law.

Base salary targeted at $150,000-$200,000, with potential flexibility for an exceptional candidate.
Monthly performance-based bonus program with historical annual earnings of approximately $20,000-$40,000 depending on firm performance and recoveries.
No traditional billable-hour requirement.
Reasonable hours with weekend work uncommon.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
PTO.
401(k) with employer match, including traditional and Roth options.
Cash balance pension plan.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Minimal travel, generally estimated at 5% or less.
Sophisticated legal work without the constant demands of a traditional trial-heavy practice.
A collaborative, low-ego environment where results matter more than hours logged.
Significant autonomy and direct exposure to firm leadership.
Opportunity to develop expertise in a specialized area of commercial litigation.
Potential path to leading a growing legal department within approximately 2-4 years.