WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
- 100% litigation role focused on real estate, business, and construction disputes (primarily defense-side).
- Hourly, retainer-funded practice (no contingency matters).
- Daily billable target of 6 hours (structured as a goal, not a rigid quota).
- Partnership-track opportunity for long-term fit.
- Opportunity to join during a period of planned attorney hiring and practice growth.
THE ROLE
- Manage civil litigation matters involving real estate, business, and construction disputes.
- Draft pleadings, substantive motions, and briefs, including dispositive motion practice.
- Develop and execute discovery strategy, including written discovery, document review, and depositions.
- Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
- Advise clients on strategy, risk, and practical resolution options, with clear and consistent communication.
- Record time and support billing in an hourly model with upfront retainers.
LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION
Location:
Houston area, Texas
Schedule:
100% on-site (limited hybrid flexibility by exception)
Compensation:
Base salary up to $200,000 (experience dependent), plus bonus potential
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally involving real estate, business, and/or construction disputes.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Strong legal writing and advocacy skills, including motion practice.
- Comfort working in an hourly billing model supported by upfront retainers.
- Ability to work on-site in the Houston area.
PREFERRED BACKGROUND
- Experience taking matters through discovery, depositions, and dispositive motions.
- Background aligned with an hourly, retainer-based disputes practice.
- Not coming from a practice primarily focused on personal injury or insurance defense (practice style fit).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Standard benefits package.
- Daily billable target of 6 hours (goal-based).