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) eligibility after 30 days

Employer match after 1 year

HSA eligibility

CLE support

$30,000 life insurance

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking a Construction Defect Defense Associate for an insurance-backed construction litigation practice. The role is fully remote for a Texas-focused firm with a base salary of up to $170,000 and quarterly bonus opportunities.

Ideal candidates have 2–6 years of litigation experience, 2–3+ years in construction defect defense, and an active Texas Bar. Local presence in the Texas market and strong writing/case management skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of litigation experience
• Strong preference for 2–3+ years in construction defect defense
• 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; coordinate with experts and support partners on depositions, hearings and strategy.
• Manage case progression and assist with strategy development and summarizing issues for partners.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction defect defense

Texas Bar

Litigation 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.