Associate/ Attorney - Real Estate

We Are Legal Revolution; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Houston seeks an experienced civil litigation attorney to manage a busy docket focused on real estate, business, and construction disputes. This hands-on role offers direct client contact and strategic case ownership in an hourly, retainer-based model.

The ideal candidate has Texas bar admission, a JD, 5+ years in civil litigation, and comfort handling matters from evaluation through trial.

Qualifications

• Active Texas bar admission.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally involving real estate, business, and/or construction disputes.
• Comfort working in an hourly billing model with upfront retainers (not a contingency practice environment).
• Willingness to work on-site in Houston.
• Background not primarily focused in personal injury or insurance defense.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters involving commercial and residential real estate disputes, business disputes, and construction disputes.
• Handle cases from initial evaluation through pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation (as applicable).
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions; prepare written discovery and responses.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy, budgeting, and case status in an hourly, retainer-based framework.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on litigation strategy and execution.

Skills

Civil litigation

Real estate disputes

Construction disputes

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

A confidential Texas boutique litigation practice is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to handle a busy docket focused on real estate, business, and construction disputes. This is a hands-on litigation role for a lawyer who enjoys direct client contact, strategic case ownership, and practicing in an hourly, retainer-based model.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• 100% litigation practice centered on real estate, business, and construction disputes.
• Hourly billing with upfront retainers (no contingency model).
• Opportunity to join during a planned growth phase, with partner track potential for the right long-term fit.
• Work in a small-firm environment with meaningful responsibility and client-facing work.

THE ROLE

• Manage civil litigation matters involving commercial and residential real estate disputes, business disputes, and construction disputes.
• Handle cases from initial evaluation through pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation (as applicable).
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions; prepare written discovery and responses.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding strategy, budgeting, and case status in an hourly, retainer-based framework.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on litigation strategy and execution.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location:

Houston, Texas.

Schedule:

100% on-site (rare hybrid exceptions may be considered).

Compensation:

Experience-dependent and evaluated case-by-case; generally up to $200,000, with potential bonus structure.

REQUIREMENTS

• Active Texas bar admission.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally involving real estate, business, and/or construction disputes.
• Comfort working in an hourly billing model with upfront retainers (not a contingency practice environment).
• Willingness to work on-site in Houston.
• Background not primarily focused in personal injury or insurance defense (practice-style fit).

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Demonstrated experience running matters through key litigation milestones, including depositions and contested motion practice.
• Prior work specifically involving commercial real estate disputes, contract disputes, and construction claims.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Billable target is approximately 6 hours per day (goal-based, not described as a strict quota).
• Partner track opportunity for the right fit.