Senior Civil Litigation Attorney in , us
Schedule:
Hybrid — some days in office with remote flexibility
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Base Salary:
$175,000–$225,000, depending on experience
Bonus Opportunity:
Tiered performance-based bonus in addition to base salary
Firm:
Baker Law Group
About the Role
Baker Law Group is seeking an accomplished
Senior Civil Litigation Attorney
to join our growing Texas litigation team in Austin.
This is a full-time, hybrid position for an attorney with
5+ years of meaningful civil litigation experience
who can independently manage cases, develop litigation strategy, advise clients, and handle complex matters with limited supervision.
Our Texas litigation practice handles a broad range of civil disputes, including business, real estate, construction, contract, employment, defamation, property, and other commercial matters.
This role offers significant case ownership and the opportunity to play an important part in the continued development of Baker Law Group’s Texas practice. The successful candidate should be comfortable serving not only as an experienced practitioner, but also as a resource to less-experienced attorneys and legal staff.
What You’ll Do
The Senior Civil Litigation Attorney will:
Independently manage civil litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution
Develop litigation strategy based on client objectives, legal risk, cost, and potential outcomes
Draft and review complex pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and substantive legal correspondence
Take and defend depositions
Manage discovery strategy, document production, experts, and case investigation
Represent clients at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other court proceedings
Prepare matters for trial and participate meaningfully in trial proceedings
Negotiate settlements and advise clients regarding resolution options
Maintain direct and consistent communication with clients
Manage multiple active matters while maintaining strong deadlines, organization, and work quality
Work closely with paralegals and legal support staff to move cases efficiently
Review and provide guidance on work prepared by junior attorneys when appropriate
Mentor less-experienced attorneys in litigation strategy, drafting, client management, and case preparation
Identify case risks and strategic issues before they become problems
Collaborate with litigation leadership on significant or complex matters
Help strengthen and expand Baker Law Group’s Texas litigation practice
Types of Matters
The practice may include:
Construction and construction-defect matters
Business and commercial disputes
Contract litigation
Partnership and ownership disputes
Defamation and reputational claims
Landlord-tenant and property disputes
Pre-litigation demands and negotiations
Candidates do not need experience in every practice area. We are primarily looking for a sophisticated civil litigator who can evaluate unfamiliar issues, develop an effective strategy, and confidently move a matter forward.
What We’re Looking For
Strong candidates will have:
5 or more years of civil litigation experience
Significant experience independently managing litigation matters
Meaningful hearing, mediation, and courtroom experience
Trial experience strongly
Excellent legal research, writing, analysis, and advocacy skills
Strong knowledge of civil procedure, discovery, and motion practice
Experience developing case strategy rather than simply executing assigned tasks
Excellent deadline and caseload-management skills
Strong client communication and expectation-management abilities
The ability to discuss strategy, cost, risk, and potential outcomes candidly with clients
Sound judgment and the ability to operate with limited supervision
The ability to mentor and support less-experienced attorneys
A collaborative, practical, and low-ego working style
Compensation and Benefits
The position offers a
base salary of $175,000–$225,000 , depending on experience, credentials, and demonstrated litigation ability.
Baker Law Group also offers a
tiered performance-based bonus opportunity in addition to base salary .
Benefits include:
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Hybrid work flexibility
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Why Join Baker Law Group?
This is an opportunity to join a growing multi-state law firm at a point where an experienced attorney can have a visible impact.
The Senior Civil Litigation Associate will have meaningful ownership of cases, direct access to litigation leadership, opportunities to mentor other attorneys, a broad civil litigation caseload, hybrid flexibility, strong earning potential, and the ability to help shape the growth of Baker Law Group’s Texas practice.
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