Attorney - Civil Litigation - Houston - 200K

We Are Legal Revolution; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard benefits package

6-hour daily billable target

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced civil litigation attorney to manage a docket focused on real estate, business, and construction disputes. This is a hands-on, hourly-billed role with upfront retainers and daily time-tracking.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of civil litigation experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and strong writing and advocacy skills. On-site work is required with a path toward partnership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal writing and advocacy skills, including motion practice.
• Comfort with hourly billing model and upfront retainers.
• Ability to work on-site in the Houston area.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters involving real estate, business, and construction disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs, including dispositive motions.
• Develop and execute discovery strategy, including written discovery, document review, and depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Advise clients on strategy, risk, and practical resolution options with clear communication.
• Record time and support billing in hourly model with upfront retainers.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Motion practice

Advocacy

Client communication

Discovery strategy

Hourly billing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A confidential Texas litigation practice is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to manage a docket centered on real estate, business, and construction disputes. This is a litigation-forward role for an attorney who enjoys hands-on case work, direct client communication, and an hourly billing model supported by upfront retainers.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• 100% litigation role focused on real estate, business, and construction disputes (primarily defense-side).
• Hourly, retainer-funded practice (no contingency matters).
• Daily billable target of 6 hours (structured as a goal, not a rigid quota).
• Partnership-track opportunity for long-term fit.
• Opportunity to join during a period of planned attorney hiring and practice growth.

THE ROLE

• Manage civil litigation matters involving real estate, business, and construction disputes.
• Draft pleadings, substantive motions, and briefs, including dispositive motion practice.
• Develop and execute discovery strategy, including written discovery, document review, and depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Advise clients on strategy, risk, and practical resolution options, with clear and consistent communication.
• Record time and support billing in an hourly model with upfront retainers.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location:

Houston area, Texas

Schedule:

100% on-site (limited hybrid flexibility by exception)

Compensation:

Base salary up to $200,000 (experience dependent), plus bonus potential

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally involving real estate, business, and/or construction disputes.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal writing and advocacy skills, including motion practice.
• Comfort working in an hourly billing model supported by upfront retainers.
• Ability to work on-site in the Houston area.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Experience taking matters through discovery, depositions, and dispositive motions.
• Background aligned with an hourly, retainer-based disputes practice.
• Not coming from a practice primarily focused on personal injury or insurance defense (practice style fit).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Standard benefits package.
• Daily billable target of 6 hours (goal-based).