Litigation Staff Attorney

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our Litigation practice in our Houston office. We are looking to add a team member with 2-6 years of complex commercial litigation experience preferably in construction, energy or professional liability disputes. The attorney will have the opportunity to be actively involved in cases, manage files, prepare dispositive motions, draft briefs, and assist with oral arguments in both state and federal court. The Litigation Staff Attorney position is non-partnership track, salaried, and benefits-eligible.Litigation Staff Attorney Key Responsibilities:Support all phases of case management including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.Provide high quality legal research, writing, and analytical support on complex litigation matters.Manage multiple matters simultaneously while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.Engage directly with clients and develop a strong understanding of their business objectives on a wide range of disputes.Eversheds Sutherland hires individuals who will contribute to our culture and reputation for excellence in every respect. Our dedication to providing unparalleled client service means that we are seeking talented candidates who will grow and thrive within our firm. We recruit individuals with impressive credentials and work experience, focusing on candidates who reflect some of the Firm’s core values, including self-motivation, professionalism, and creativity.We provide our employees with:Interesting work with industry-leading practices and an impressive client list.Significant practical training, informal training, and formal training programs.An approachable and supportive culture. We are guided by our five core values of collaboration, inclusivity, openness, creativity, and professionalism in all that we do as a Firm.A commitment to programs that identify ways to create and maintain a culture that reflects our values when it comes to inclusion, representation, and opportunity. We appreciate the significant role diverse perspectives play in our service to clients and our development.Thorough benefits options and thoughtful wellness programs.We seek candidates whose personal qualities, skills, and interests will enhance and enrich the Firm. We invite any qualified candidate who would like to become a valued contributor to a talented team of attorneys to “Apply Now” with your resume, transcripts, and writing sample.The Associate position requires in-office presence three days per week. The salary is commensurate with years of relevant experience & geographic location.Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.Principals only.