2-5 Yr Litigation Attorney - Outstanding Firm Environment, Sugar Land, TX

gpac; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential $15,000-$20,000

Full health insurance for employee and

Dependents coverage

401(k) with 25% match

Dental, vision, and other options

Generous holidays and PTO

Shareholder track

Job summary

gpac LLC. a Texas-based law firm with strong benefits, is seeking a litigation attorney with 2-7 years of experience for its Sugar Land office.

The role involves representing appraisal districts and related entities, managing a busy docket, and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate will handle hearings (Zoom and in-person), motions, and guide cases toward settlements, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and timeliness.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, in good standing with the Texas bar.
• Strong with deadlines and communication, personable and professional.
• Able to work in office in Sugar Land, Monday through Friday.
• Billable hours for this position: average of 1,800-1,900 annually, with a ramp-up expected over the first year.

Responsibilities

• Run a litigation docket, working comfortably within the court system.
• Handle Zoom hearings, motions, and potentially in-person court appearances.
• See cases through to settlement, with the potential to negotiate
• Manage a large caseload made up primarily of repeat clients
• Build strong client relationships, in person and on paper

Skills

Litigation experience

Deadline-driven

Strong communication

Professional demeanor

Education

Texas Bar license

Job description

An established Texas-based law firm (with one of the best benefits packages offered across the state) is seeking a litigation attorney with 2-7 years of experience for its Sugar Land office. The position will best suit someone who is eager to learn and take on new areas. You'll represent appraisal districts, appraisal review boards, and related entities.

Responsibilities

• Run a litigation docket, working comfortably within the court system
• Handle Zoom hearings, motions, and potentially in-person court appearances
• See cases through to settlement, with the potential to negotiate
• Manage a large caseload made up primarily of repeat clients
• Build strong client relationships, in person and on paper

Requirements

• 2-7 years of litigation experience
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, in good standing with the Texas bar
• Strong with deadlines and communication, personable and professional
• Able to work in office in Sugar Land, Monday through Friday
• Billable hours for this position: average of 1,800-1,900 annually, with a ramp-up expected over the first year

Compensation And Benefits

• Annual bonus potential of $15,000-$20,000+ on top of base salary, based on performance
• Full health insurance paid for the employee and all dependents (full family)
• 401(k) with 25% match
• Dental, vision, and other options
• Generous holidays and PTO
• Shareholder track, with the conversation starting after a few years of high performance

Work arrangement

Full-time, Monday through Friday in the Sugar Land office, with day trips to counties, a couple of conferences per year, and off-site meetings as required. Potential for some Fridays work-from-home.

This is a relaxed, collegial firm where blue jeans are fine on regular office days, with excellent work/life balance, great colleagues and support, and meaningful work helping counties, cities, and school districts fund the roads, schools, and services their communities rely on.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.