Trial Attorney Jobs in Texas
Trial attorney jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in civil litigation, criminal defense, insurance defense, and mass tort work at every level from first-year associate to senior partner. Houston, Dallas, and Austin anchor the largest hiring volumes, with major employers including the Texas Attorney General's Office, Baker Botts, and Locke Lord maintaining deep litigation benches. Demand is especially consistent for attorneys with experience in personal injury, commercial disputes, and government enforcement work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Launch Your Trial Career.
Are you a recent law school graduate or newly licensed Texas attorney ready to step into the courtroom, take real ownership of cases, and train directly with experienced plaintiff trial lawyers?
We are a high-impact El Paso litigation firm dedicated to protecting everyday people against powerful insurance companies and negligent corporations. We specialize in high-stakes personal injury, wrongful death, and labor & employment disputes. We don't hide our new associates behind a desk tracking billable minutes—we build trial lawyers.
Why This Role Is Different
- NO Billable Hour Quotas: Unlike traditional insurance defense firms that chain young associates to arbitrary 1,800–2,000+ hour billing targets, we prioritize client outcomes, trial readiness, and substantive skill development over spreadsheet math.
- Experienced Mentorship: Receive direct, hands-on guidance from an experienced trial lawyer and recognized leader in the State Bar of Texas and its Labor & Employment section. You will learn case strategy, high-level pleading draftsmanship, deposition tactics, and courtroom presence directly from a seasoned trial lawyer.
- Unmatched Courtroom Footprint: Gain direct opportunities for courtroom advocacy and real trial exposure far exceeding what is offered at defense firms. You will manage real plaintiff cases from intake through resolution, take depositions, and stand in court with a dedicated mentor by your side.
- A High-Demand Dual Specialty: Master the intersection of personal injury and employment law (often advocating for workers facing illegal employment action after an injury), equipping you with a uniquely versatile and powerful litigation toolkit early in your career.
What You’ll Do
- Help Manage Litigation Strategy: Help manage an active plaintiff's docket spanning catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and employment claims (discrimination, FMLA, wrongful termination).
- Draft & Argue: Draft high-caliber pleadings, substantive motions, and targeted discovery requests. Prepare for and participate in hearings, depositions, and trials.
- Champion Clients: Work directly with clients, guiding them compassionately through the complex legal process from initial sign-up to final verdict or settlement.
Who We’re Looking For
- Licensure: Active Texas law license (recently passed the TX Bar / entry-level candidates strongly encouraged to apply), or if you are waiting for your results.
- Language Skill: Spanish fluency or proficiency preferred to effectively communicate with and advocate for our local client community.
- Experience: 0–4 years of litigation experience. Recent law school grads with grit, strong writing skills, and a fire for plaintiff advocacy are welcome.
- Skills: Sharp analytical thinking, excellent legal research and writing, and a relentless commitment to trial readiness and client justice.
- Location: On-site in Central El Paso, TX.
Compensation & Full Benefits Package
- Base Salary: $80,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience)
- Performance Incentives: Profit sharing tied to overall firm success rather than hourly metrics
- Insurance Coverage: Health/medical, dental, and additional insurance plans
- Financial & Retirement: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and student loan repayment
- Firm Culture: A collaborative, professional, and family-oriented environment centered on integrity, mutual respect, and client triumph
Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Launch Your Trial Career.
Are you a recent law school graduate or newly licensed Texas attorney ready to step into the courtroom, take real ownership of cases, and train directly with experienced plaintiff trial lawyers?
We are a high-impact El Paso litigation firm dedicated to protecting everyday people against powerful insurance companies and negligent corporations. We specialize in high-stakes personal injury, wrongful death, and labor & employment disputes. We don't hide our new associates behind a desk tracking billable minutes—we build trial lawyers.
Why This Role Is Different
- NO Billable Hour Quotas: Unlike traditional insurance defense firms that chain young associates to arbitrary 1,800–2,000+ hour billing targets, we prioritize client outcomes, trial readiness, and substantive skill development over spreadsheet math.
- Experienced Mentorship: Receive direct, hands-on guidance from an experienced trial lawyer and recognized leader in the State Bar of Texas and its Labor & Employment section. You will learn case strategy, high-level pleading draftsmanship, deposition tactics, and courtroom presence directly from a seasoned trial lawyer.
- Unmatched Courtroom Footprint: Gain direct opportunities for courtroom advocacy and real trial exposure far exceeding what is offered at defense firms. You will manage real plaintiff cases from intake through resolution, take depositions, and stand in court with a dedicated mentor by your side.
- A High-Demand Dual Specialty: Master the intersection of personal injury and employment law (often advocating for workers facing illegal employment action after an injury), equipping you with a uniquely versatile and powerful litigation toolkit early in your career.
What You’ll Do
- Help Manage Litigation Strategy: Help manage an active plaintiff's docket spanning catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and employment claims (discrimination, FMLA, wrongful termination).
- Draft & Argue: Draft high-caliber pleadings, substantive motions, and targeted discovery requests. Prepare for and participate in hearings, depositions, and trials.
- Champion Clients: Work directly with clients, guiding them compassionately through the complex legal process from initial sign-up to final verdict or settlement.
Who We’re Looking For
- Licensure: Active Texas law license (recently passed the TX Bar / entry-level candidates strongly encouraged to apply), or if you are waiting for your results.
- Language Skill: Spanish fluency or proficiency preferred to effectively communicate with and advocate for our local client community.
- Experience: 0–4 years of litigation experience. Recent law school grads with grit, strong writing skills, and a fire for plaintiff advocacy are welcome.
- Skills: Sharp analytical thinking, excellent legal research and writing, and a relentless commitment to trial readiness and client justice.
- Location: On-site in Central El Paso, TX.
Compensation & Full Benefits Package
- Base Salary: $80,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience)
- Performance Incentives: Profit sharing tied to overall firm success rather than hourly metrics
- Insurance Coverage: Health/medical, dental, and additional insurance plans
- Financial & Retirement: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and student loan repayment
- Firm Culture: A collaborative, professional, and family-oriented environment centered on integrity, mutual respect, and client triumph
Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in trial attorney jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas State Bar license in good standing required to practice law
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- First-chair or second-chair trial experience in civil or criminal matters
- Strong legal research, brief writing, and courtroom advocacy skills
- Experience managing discovery, depositions, and pre-trial motions
- Ability to manage an active docket with multiple simultaneous case files
Trial Attorney Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a trial attorney in Texas?
To practice as a trial attorney in Texas, you must earn a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, pass the Texas Bar Examination administered by the State Bar of Texas, and satisfy the character and fitness review. After admission, you register annually with the State Bar and complete continuing legal education requirements. Most litigation roles also expect courtroom experience gained through clerkships, internships, or associate positions at firms or government offices.
How much do trial attorneys make in Texas?
Trial attorneys in Texas earn a median of about $154,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,340 for the lowest 10% to over $349,490 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire trial attorneys in Texas?
Employers hiring trial attorneys in Texas right now include Wilson Elser, Allstate Insurance, and State Bar of Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's large insurance carriers, energy companies, and state and county government offices are consistent sources of litigation hiring throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most trial attorney jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most trial attorney openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its concentration of energy companies, major law firms, and one of the busiest federal court dockets in the country, while Dallas draws heavy commercial and insurance litigation work and Austin reflects growth in both state government enforcement and technology-related disputes.
Are there remote trial attorney jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Trial practice is inherently courtroom-facing, and most Texas employers expect attorneys to appear in person for hearings, depositions, and client meetings. About 67% of trial attorney openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve pre-litigation work, document review, or appellate briefing rather than active trial coverage.
How can I get hired as a trial attorney in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a position as an assistant district attorney or assistant attorney general, where offices across Texas including those in Harris, Dallas, and Travis counties regularly hire newly licensed attorneys and provide structured trial experience from the start. Public defender offices follow the same model. Large insurance defense firms in Houston and Dallas often hire litigation associates with no prior trial experience and train them through supervised caseloads. A clerkship with a Texas state or federal judge is also a recognized credential that significantly strengthens early applications.
Where can I find and apply to trial attorney jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to trial attorney jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and practice area, and apply directly to the employer.
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