Civil and Commercial Litigation Attorney in , United States

Civil and Commercial Litigation Attorney
Mid-Size Texas Law Firm
1st Location: Houston
2nd location: you may sit in Austin for Houston
3rd Location: Arlington
Compensation: Up to $300,000, depending on experience
Schedule: 100% in office
A well-established, mid-size Texas law firm is seeking experienced attorneys to join its growing civil and commercial litigation practice.

The firm currently has

one opening in Arlington

and

two openings in Houston . Exceptional

Austin-based candidates

may also be considered if they are committed to serving clients throughout Texas.

This opportunity is intended for an experienced litigator who can independently manage sophisticated matters, communicate directly with clients, exercise sound judgment, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Practice Areas
The litigation practice handles matters involving:

Commercial and business disputes

Construction defects and other construction-related claims

Breach-of-contract and contractual disputes

Real-estate litigation

Labor and employment litigation

Insurance-related litigation

Business torts

Other complex civil disputes

Candidates do not need experience in every listed area. However, they must have meaningful civil litigation experience, preferably involving businesses, commercial clients, construction companies, property owners, developers, contractors, insurers, or employers.

This is not an entry-level position. Candidates whose experience is limited primarily to plaintiff-side personal injury, family law, criminal law, or document-review work are unlikely to qualify unless they also possess substantial experience in the firm?s core litigation areas.

Responsibilities

Independently manage a civil litigation caseload from initial evaluation through trial, arbitration, settlement, or other resolution

Develop case strategy based on the client?s legal and business objectives

Draft and argue substantive and dispositive motions

Prepare pleadings, discovery, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents

Take and defend fact, corporate-representative, and expert depositions

Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials

Oversee fact discovery, expert discovery, and electronic discovery

Evaluate liability, damages, exposure, and settlement options

Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy, case developments, budgets, and potential outcomes

Coordinate with attorneys across related practice areas

Supervise or mentor junior attorneys, paralegals, and litigation-support personnel when appropriate

Assist with client development and the expansion of professional relationships

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active Texas law license in good standing

At least 7 years of civil litigation experience

Experience practicing in Texas state or federal courts

Ability to independently manage litigation from inception through resolution

Substantial experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation

Strong legal research, writing, analysis, and oral advocacy skills

Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and competing deadlines

Sound professional judgment and a client-service-oriented approach

Ability and willingness to work in the office full time

Ability to meet a billing expectation of 150 hours per month

Background
Preference will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

Commercial or business litigation experience

Construction-litigation experience

Contract-dispute experience

Real-estate, employment, or insurance-related litigation experience

Experience representing businesses, builders, developers, contractors, subcontractors, insurers, employers, or property owners

First-chair trial or substantial courtroom experience

Experience supervising or mentoring other legal professionals

An established professional network or demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships

Houston Opportunity
The Houston office has substantial existing work and is positioned for continued growth. The firm is particularly interested in an ambitious attorney who wants greater visibility, leadership responsibility, and influence over the development of the office.

This may be especially attractive to an attorney who feels stalled, underutilized, or limited in their current position and wants an opportunity to help shape and grow a practice.

Compensation and Benefits

Base compensation of up to $300,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and potential contribution

Quarterly bonus opportunity for exceeding the firm?s billable-hour benchmark

Additional performance-based compensation opportunities

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Professional-development and continuing-education support

Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility

Partnership-track potential based on legal performance, client service, leadership, and business development

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced civil litigator who can step into sophisticated matters with limited supervision, build credibility with business clients, and contribute to the long-term growth of the firm.

Attorneys seeking meaningful responsibility, direct client involvement, strong compensation potential, and a path toward leadership or partnership are encouraged to apply.

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