Open Positions

Susman Godfrey has an opening for a Legal Secretary in its downtown Houston office. Qualified candidates will have complex commercial litigation experience with stable job history. Skilled in ECF filing, docket calendaring, and litigation procedures is required. Experience with managing federal court cases is a plus. Must have superior communication and organizational abilities, be a self-starter and detail-oriented, have an enthusiastic and energetic team attitude, and able to work extended hours when necessary. Poise and the ability to thrive in a challenging environment is essential. Must be highly proficient in Microsoft 365 and Adobe.

Please send resumes to careers@susmangodfrey.com.

Susman Godfrey has a remote opening for an E-Filing Specialist. The E-filing Specialist is primarily responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely filing of legal documents in court systems across federal, state, and appellate courts within multiple jurisdictions and time zones. This position supports attorneys, paralegals, and litigation teams by managing electronic filing, maintaining compliance with court and judge rules and procedural requirements, and coordinating service-of-process. The ideal candidate will quickly become proficient in the firm’s relevant internal processes, protocols and standards. Strong organizational and communication skills, keen attention to detail for accuracy, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment is key. 

Please send resumes to careers@susmangodfrey.com.

Susman Godfrey has an opening for a General Office Clerk in its downtown Houston office. The General Office Clerk is primarily responsible for client service and internal support, handling the mail, deliveries, errands, document services, maintaining the appearance of the conference rooms, kitchens and office and assisting with moves and special projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to deliver exceptional, hospitality-level service, have an enthusiastic and energetic team attitude, able to lift and/or move up to 30lbs, and able to work extended hours when necessary. Strong attention to detail and follow-through and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is key. 

Please send resumes to careers@susmangodfrey.com.

Susman Godfrey, a national trial firm, is seeking full-time staff attorneys for our Houston office. The staff attorneys will work under the direction of our lawyers, and will work primarily on discovery and document review projects, as well as other tasks, including legal research, as needed on cases.  The ideal candidate will have solid academic credentials (equivalent to the top half of the class at University of Texas School of Law).  Prior experience working with electronic document review platforms is helpful.   Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Texas.  Law school GPA must be included. The position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits and has significant remote-work flexibility.

Please resumes in pdf form to arynearson@susmangodfrey.com.