Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation Construction / Real Estate / Commercial

BCG Attorney Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Full benefits package

401(k) plan

Mentorship and feedback

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Associate Attorney in Austin, TX with 3–6 years of civil litigation experience. The role involves case strategy, discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation with direct client contact and mentorship from experienced attorneys.

Candidates must hold a JD, be licensed in Texas, and demonstrate strong research, analytical, and writing skills, plus experience drafting litigation documents and managing deadlines under pressure.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in Texas.
• 3–6 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience drafting litigation documents and managing deadlines under pressure.
• Experience with hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, or trial preparation preferred.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and providing practical, business-minded advice.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners, attorneys, paralegals, and clients on litigation and transactional matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, contracts, liens, deeds, and settlement documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analysis and recommendations.
• Manage competing deadlines and take ownership of assigned matters.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Client communication

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Austin, TX, with 3 to 6 years of civil litigation experience. This role involves significant responsibility, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation. The position offers direct client contact and mentorship from experienced attorneys, focusing on matters affecting Texas businesses, property owners, contractors, and suppliers.

Duties

• Collaborate with partners, attorneys, paralegals, and clients on litigation and transactional matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, contracts, liens, deeds, and settlement documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analysis and recommendations.
• Manage competing deadlines and take ownership of assigned matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in the State of Texas.
• 3 to 6 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience drafting litigation documents and managing deadlines under pressure.
• EducationDoctor of LawCertificationsLicensed Attorney in Texas
• Experience in construction, real estate, commercial, lien and bond, or contract disputes preferred.
• Experience with hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, or trial preparation preferred.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and providing practical, business-minded advice.

Benefits

• Meaningful responsibility at a smaller firm where associates are trusted to contribute.
• Direct mentorship and regular feedback.
• Competitive compensation and a full benefits and 401(k) package.
• Exposure to both litigation and transactional work.
• Signing bonus.