Careers

Since 2000, The Cweren Law Firm’s client base has expanded each year. Accordingly, we actively recruit quality candidates throughout the year. We seek candidates with strong academic credentials that are self-motivated, highly organized and able to work both independently and as a part of a team. Confidential inquiries are respected.



Experienced Litigation Associate

The Cweren Law Firm is a recognized general business, litigation and real estate law firm that seeks an associate with 3+ years of Texas litigation experience for its litigation practice group. Cweren Law Firm is located in the Greenway Plaza area.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Experience in legal research, discovery, mediations, client/witness interviews, and trial preparation
  • Strong organization, reasoning and research skills
  • Excellent written and verbal abilities
  • Good judgment
  • Attention to detail
  • Courtroom experience (both motion practice and trial)
  • Flexibility, composure and the ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks when needed
  • Ability to remain composed and professional while dealing with complex, high value matters
  • Commitment to professional ethics and client confidentiality
  • Strong client service skills
  • Flexibility to work both independently and as part of a litigation team

Academic and Professional Requirements: Candidates must have a strong academic background, good writing skills and references. Preference given to graduates of top tier law schools. Strong research and persuasive writing skills are needed.

Firm Culture: Our firm promotes a healthy, supportive, positive team-based working environment.

Our Clients: Cweren Law Firm represents high net worth individuals as well as Fortune 500 companies.

Benefits: Competitive compensation, and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additional compensation paid for business generated solely by attorney. Top tier support personnel. Hiring bonus available for exceptional candidate.

How to Apply: Applicants should send a resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts, and a writing sample authored solely by the applicant.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. Cweren Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Entry Level Litigation Associate

The Cweren Law Firm, an established Houston-based law firm with a strong reputation for representing large institutional owners and operators of investment, rental property, seeks an entry level litigation associate to join the firm’s expanding litigation group.

The Cweren Law Firm is well regarded among larger, real estate institutional investors and professional management companies as providing quality, competent representation. The Firm is honored to represent the largest professional management company in the region as well as many Houston landmarks.

The Firm offers a strong mentorship program and collaborative environment. This position will involve the unique opportunity for frequent courtroom experience.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a strong interest in the litigation practice, aggressive courtroom style when necessary, a highly ranked client service aptitude, an interest in handling simple to complex civil litigation matters across the firm’s varied practice areas including (among others): general, commercial, real estate, vendor, evictions, and premises liability (defense) litigation.

The ideal candidate enjoys meeting challenges, engaging in direct client communication, thinking creatively, working with different practice groups, and handling the varied aspects of trial work at all stages. The Firm is willing to train in the area of landlord-tenant law.

Requirements: Licensed to practice law in Texas, strong research and persuasive writing skills and graduation from a top tier law school with superior academic performance.

The Cweren Law Firm offers an aggressive, competitive salary and benefits package that includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance. Apply by submitting your resume and writing sample(s) to [email protected].

The Cweren Law Firm provides a friendly, collaborative, team environment with an opportunity for growth and advancement. The Firms strongly encourages continued education and provides a strong, skilled support staff.

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Competitive class ranking
  • Admitted to the State Bar of Texas and in good standing
  • Strong desire for early courtroom exposure

Commercial Real Estate Associate

The Cweren Law Firm, an established Houston-based law firm with a strong reputation for representing large institutional owners and operators of investment, rental property, seeks a commercial real estate associate with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience to join the firm’s expanding practice.

The Cweren Law Firm is well regarded among larger, real estate institutional investors and professional management companies as providing quality, competent representation. The Firm is honored to represent the largest professional management company in the region as well as many Houston landmarks.

The ideal candidate has experience handling various commercial restate maters: entity formation, conveyances, title review, foreclosures, boundary disputes, lease review/drafting; etc. The ideal candidate enjoys meeting challenges, engaging in direct client communication, thinking creatively, working with different practice groups, and handling the varied aspects of trial work at all stages. While landlord-tenant experience is helpful, the Firm is willing to train in the area of landlord-tenant law.

Requirements: Licensed to practice law in Texas, strong research and persuasive writing skills and graduation from a top tier law school with superior academic performance.

The Cweren Law Firm offers an aggressive, competitive salary and benefits package that includes: compensation normally seen in larger firms, medical, dental, and vision insurance. The Firm also provides additional compensation new clients generated by the attorney. Apply in confidence to Brian Cweren by submitting your resume and writing sample(s).

The Cweren Law Firm provides a friendly, collaborative, team environment with an opportunity for growth and advancement. The Firms strongly encourages continued education and provides a strong, skilled support staff.

Litigation Paralegal

We are seeking to hire an experienced Texas litigation paralegal with a minimum experience of five (5) years.

This position involves working as a key part of the litigation practice group providing a full range of support, including, but not limited to: coordinating/ monitoring the firm's litigation docket, preparation of draft correspondence, pleadings and other documents; and calendar maintenance.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Minimum of five (5) years of Texas litigation experience (preferably defense)
  • Typing 65+ wpm
  • Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures
  • Experienced with trial preparation
  • Punctual with excellent attendance
  • Licensed notary

Educational Requirements

  • 4 year college degree preferred
  • Appropriate certifications

Compensation

  • Competitive compensation with benefits

Receptionist

Law Firm seeking to hire an experienced receptionist. Must have a minimum of three years experience as a law firm receptionist.

Our client is a medium sized full service law firm located in the Galleria area of Houston, Texas. We are seeking to place an experienced commercial litigation attorney with a minimum of 3 years experience.

Ideal candidate will have trial experience and ability to work well as a team environment on commercial litigation cases.

Aggressive compensation offered to a candidate that most closely matches employer's expectation of trial skills, experience, and academic background.

Full benefits provided including but not limited to: health, dental, and disability.

Resumes submitted in confidence will be respected.

Summer Clerkship Program

The Cweren Law Firm welcomes law students to apply for its Summer Clerkship Program. This opportunity provides law students an opportunity to work closely with attorneys researching, drafting motions and attending court. Interested law students are encouraged to apply at [email protected]. Please use “Summer Clerkship Program” in the subject line of your memo and include your resume and transcript.

Internship Program

The Cweren Law Firm offers a year round paid internship program for those thinking they may wish to attend law school. Interested students should submit their resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. Please use “Internship Program” in the subject line of your email.