Associate Attorney

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No billable hour requirement

Path to partnership

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate Attorney for our Austin and Houston offices to handle property tax and valuation disputes with no billable hour requirements. The role offers a competitive salary between $125,000 and $165,000 per year and a path to partnership, with opportunities to build long-term client relationships across Texas.

Ideal candidates will have strong litigation skills and a client-focused mindset, capable of advising appraisal districts and related clients while managing a

Qualifications

• Strong litigation skills required.
• Client-focused approach to advising appraisal districts and clients.
• Drive to become a trusted advisor within a growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Represent appraisal districts in property tax litigation, arbitration proceedings, and valuation disputes across Texas.
• Advise clients on property tax matters, exemptions, and related legal issues.
• Manage a high-volume docket from initial evaluation to resolution, including motions and discovery.
• Build and maintain relationships with appraisal district clients, property owners, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Travel throughout Texas for client meetings, hearings, arbitrations, and court appearances.

Skills

Litigation skills

Client-focused

Path to partnership

Job description

Associate Attorney – Central Appraisal District - Great Work Life Balance | Path to Partnership | No Billables

Salary: $125,000 - $165,000 per year

We are a respected Texas law firm representing appraisal districts and governmental entities throughout the state, and we are seeking an Attorney for our Austin and Houston offices. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigator looking to develop a specialized practice in property tax and valuation disputes while building long-term client relationships. Our attorneys advise appraisal districts on property tax matters and represent them in litigation involving valuation disputes, exemptions, special appraisal designations, arbitration proceedings, and other complex property tax issues. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, a client-focused approach, and the drive to become a trusted advisor within a growing and highly respected practice.

Why join us

• No billable hour requirement
• Competitive salary and performance-based end-of-year bonus
• True leadership opportunity with a path to partnership
• Be part of a team that makes a real impact in local governance and public service
• Lucrative base + bonus

What You’ll Do

• Represent appraisal districts in property tax litigation, arbitration proceedings, and valuation disputes throughout Texas
• Advise clients on property tax matters, including exemptions, special appraisal designations, and related legal issues
• Manage a high-volume docket from initial case evaluation through resolution, including motions, discovery, hearings, and trial preparation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with appraisal district clients, property owners, consultants, and other stakeholders
• Serve as a trusted advisor on complex property valuation and tax-related matters
• Travel throughout Texas for client meetings, hearings, arbitrations, and court appearances
• Develop expertise in the Texas Property Tax Code and contribute to the continued growth of the practice

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