Associate - Construction Litigation - Dallas - 170K

We Are Legal Revolution; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match after 1 year

HSA eligibility

CLE support

Life insurance $30,000

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution seeks a Construction Defect Defense Associate to join our Texas-focused defense team. This role handles construction defect defense matters for commercial buildings and residential properties, drafting pleadings and coordinating with experts.

The position emphasizes strong writing, case management, and collaboration with partners. Compensation includes up to $170,000 base plus quarterly bonuses, with full remote flexibility for Texas-based lawyers.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of litigation experience.
• 2–3+ years construction defect defense experience.
• Active Texas Bar.
• Must be local to the Texas market.
• Strong litigation writing and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal correspondence, and case analysis.
• Attend inspections and site visits; work with experts; support partners on depositions, hearings, strategy, and case progression.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction defect defense

Texas Bar

Legal writing

Case management

Job description

NEW: Construction Defect Defense Associate | Insurance-Backed Construction Litigation | Established Texas Defense Firm | Dallas Fully remote | Up to $170K + Quarterly Bonus

Highlights:

• Established Defense Platform — Join a respected Texas litigation firm focused exclusively on defense-side work.
• Construction Defect Focus — Handle commercial building disputes, residential construction claims, swimming pool defect matters, and insurance-backed construction litigation.
• Partner Track Opportunity — Partnership is open to associates, with typical progression around 6–7 years.
• No Portable Book Required — Work comes through established insurance company relationships, with no expectation to bring business.
• Long-Term Growth — Recent associate promotion to partner, plus strong internal succession opportunities as senior partners retire and books are transitioned internally.
• Collaborative Culture — Team-focused environment with quarterly luncheons, associate happy hours, summer events, baseball games, horse races, and spouse-inclusive social events.

The Role:

• Handle construction defect defense matters involving commercial buildings, residential properties, swimming pools, and related insurance-backed disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal correspondence, and case analysis.
• Attend inspections and site visits where required, work with experts, and support partners on depositions, hearings, strategy, and case progression.

Compensation:

• Base salary up to $170,000, depending on experience.
• Quarterly bonus opportunities available.
• Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) eligibility after 30 days, employer match after 1 year, HSA eligibility, CLE support, and $30,000 life insurance policy.

Location:

• Fully remote.

Must-Haves:

• Ideally 2–6 years of litigation experience.
• Strong preference for 2–3+ years of construction defect defense experience.
• Active Texas Bar.
• Must be local to the Texas market.
• Strong litigation writing and case management skills.