Real Estate Litigation Attorney

Porter Law Firm; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K program

Collegial working environment

401K program

Job summary

A legal services firm is looking for an experienced real estate attorney in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will support the property owner association section, preparing legal documents and ensuring compliance with state law. Essential responsibilities include supervising legal assistants and conducting legal research. This full-time position offers benefits like paid time off and a collegial environment, making it ideal for those looking to advance their legal career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities under deadlines.
• Able to maintain a full-time, in-person working schedule.
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Approachable, customer service mentality.
• Ability to multi-task, quick learner that thrives in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Clients effectively.
• Supervise Legal Assistants in their tasks.
• Attend Client Board/Member Meetings regularly.
• Prepare and pursue judicial foreclosures.
• Conduct legal research, prepare opinions and briefs.
• Work 30–40 hours per week.

Skills

Communication

Legal research

Organizational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Licensed to practice in Texas

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Established in 2009, Porter Law Firm provides a full range of legal services for everything from business, real estate, corporate development, HOA representation, and litigation, to tax and estate planning. While we bring incredible depth and breadth of experience representing our clients and their legal matters, our passion is our ability to offer our clients not just legal representation, but a strategic partner committed to understanding their needs and safeguarding their assets. This is why so many of our clients return to us —they understand the benefit of a personalized, hands‑on approach to representation.

THE POSITION

Porter Law Firm is seeking an experienced real estate attorney to help support our property owner association section in preparing and organizing various legal documents, amending and/or drafting governing documents, ensuring the association’s compliance with state law, and when necessary, managing lawsuits. The position will report to the Firm’s managing partner for the property owner association section. The Attorney shall serve as corporate counsel for their assigned Clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

• Communication with Clients
• Supervise Legal Assistants
• Attend Client Board/Member Meetings
• Prepare and pursue judicial foreclosures
• Conduct legal research, prepare legal opinions, and court briefings
• 30-40 hours/week

DESIRED QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed to practice in Texas / and the Western District of Texas
• Proficient with MS Office
• Able to maintain a full-time, in-person working schedule and hit billing minimumsStrong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities under deadlines
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail
• Approachable, customer service mentality
• Ability to multi-task, quick learner that thrives in a fast-paced work environment

BENEFITS

• Full‑time position
• Paid time off
• Collegial working environment
• 401K program