Construction Litigation Attorney

Houston, TXOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month ago

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Required skills

Juris Doctor
Texas Bar License
litigation experience
drafting pleadings
motions
discovery
legal writing
legal research
communication skills
case management

Nice to have

construction litigation
commercial litigation
insurance litigation
real estate litigation
arbitration
mediation

Role summary

A Houston-based law firm specializing in construction law and complex commercial disputes seeks a Construction Litigation Attorney. This on-site, full-time role involves managing litigation from inception to resolution, representing various parties in construction and commercial disputes. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting research, attending court proceedings, managing case progression, and client communication. The firm is open to candidates with strong general litigation backgrounds, including commercial, insurance, real estate, or civil litigation, with a preference for construction litigation experience.

Construction Litigation Attorney
Location: Houston, TX | On-Site | Full-Time | Up to $140,000

About the Opportunity

A growing Houston-based law firm focused on construction law and complex commercial disputes is seeking a Construction Litigation Attorney to join its expanding team. This role is heavily litigation-focused and offers the opportunity to manage cases from inception through resolution while representing contractors, subcontractors, property owners, developers, and businesses involved in construction and commercial disputes. The firm is open to attorneys with construction litigation experience as well as candidates from commercial litigation, insurance litigation, real estate litigation, civil litigation, or other litigation-focused practice areas.

Key Responsibilities

Manage litigation matters from intake through settlement, arbitration, or trial
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal correspondence
Conduct legal research and case analysis
Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances
Conduct and defend depositions
Develop litigation strategies and manage case progression
Review contracts, project documents, and dispute-related records
Communicate directly with clients regarding legal strategy, case status, and risk assessments
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff on active matters

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active Texas Bar License in good standing
Minimum 1 year of post-licensure attorney experience
Strong litigation experience
Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills
Strong organizational and case management abilities
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to work full-time on-site in Houston

Preferred Qualifications

Construction litigation experience
Commercial litigation experience
Insurance litigation experience
Real estate litigation experience
Arbitration and mediation experience
Trial preparation or courtroom advocacy experience
Experience managing an independent litigation docket
Spanish language proficiency

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary up to $140,000
Full-time direct-hire position
Stable and growing law firm
Significant litigation and courtroom exposure
Opportunity to work on complex construction and commercial disputes
Long-term career growth potential

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome attorneys with experience in

Construction Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Business Litigation
Civil Litigation
Insurance Litigation
First-Party Property Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Trial Litigation #HireFinder

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