Associate Attorney | Construction Litigation
- $130,000 - $180,000
- Dallas, TX
High Salary | Reputable Firm | Hybrid Schedule
A bit about us:
We are a Texas-based litigation firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence in trial advocacy and client service. Our team is recognized for handling complex, high-stakes litigation across a variety of industries, with particular strength in construction and insurance defense. We offer a supportive environment that emphasizes professional growth, collaboration, and delivering outstanding results for our clients.
Why join us?
Benefits:
- Two remote workdays each week, except for Fridays.
- Monthly lunch group and happy hour events. Quarterly firm lunches to relax and bond with colleagues.
- All associates and staff are paid twice a month on the 15th and last day of the month by direct deposit.
- Entitled to participate in our firm Bonus Program for Associates. Bonuses are awarded four times a year, with amounts based on hours worked during the previous 3-month period.
- Firm pays all bar dues and occupation tax for attorneys.
- Firm pays for 15 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) per year.
- After 30 days with the firm, you will be eligible to participate in our 401K retirement/investment plan, with a 100% match for contributions up to 3% of salary and 50% match for contributions between 3-5%.
- Comprehensive group health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including dental, vision, and an optional HSA plan.
- The firm provides a $30K life insurance policy at no cost to each employee.
Job Details
Job Description:
* Represent clients in construction and construction defect claims, managing cases from inception through trial or settlement
* Provide risk management advice and strategic legal guidance throughout construction projects
* Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents with precision and clarity
* Conduct complex legal research and analysis on construction and construction defect matters
* Collaborate with experts, consultants, and other professionals to develop strong case strategies
* Communicate effectively with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction
* Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings
* Mentor and support junior attorneys in research, case preparation, and trial strategy
Qualifications:
* Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
* Active membership in the Texas Bar, in good standing
* 2+ years of litigation experience; prior construction or construction defect litigation experience strongly preferred
* Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
* Ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively within a team
* Strong client-service orientation and interpersonal skills
* Represent clients in construction and construction defect claims, managing cases from inception through trial or settlement
* Provide risk management advice and strategic legal guidance throughout construction projects
* Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents with precision and clarity
* Conduct complex legal research and analysis on construction and construction defect matters
* Collaborate with experts, consultants, and other professionals to develop strong case strategies
* Communicate effectively with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction
* Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings
* Mentor and support junior attorneys in research, case preparation, and trial strategy
Qualifications:
* Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
* Active membership in the Texas Bar, in good standing
* 2+ years of litigation experience; prior construction or construction defect litigation experience strongly preferred
* Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
* Ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively within a team
* Strong client-service orientation and interpersonal skills
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.