Litigation Attorney

Overview

As a Litigation Associate, you will play a key role in managing sophisticated and complex litigation matters, including business entity and governance disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, business torts, construction contract disputes, liability, etc. This position is ideal for an experienced and driven attorney who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is committed to achieving exceptional results for our clients.

• Lead and manage all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, depositions, negotiations, and trial.
• Draft, defend and argue dispositive and discovery motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Collaborate with firm partners on complex cases involving construction claims (e.g., contract disputes, delays, and mechanics liens), business disputes (e.g., officer, director, shareholder and/or partnership disputes, fiduciary duty disputes) and real estate litigation (e.g., breach of loan agreement disputes, title disputes and commercial lease disputes).

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant litigation experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Proven track record in business, construction and/or real estate litigation, with experience in state and federal courts.
• Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with a demonstrated ability to handle complex, high-value cases.
• Proven track record with law and motion practice.
• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills as well as the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Commitment to professional excellence and a team-oriented mindset.

The annual salary for this position is between 140k-210k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.