Attorney - civil litigation - Houston, Texas - $200K

We Are Legal Revolution; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Partner track potential

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Houston, TX seeks an experienced civil litigator to lead commercial and real estate disputes. The role offers 100% remote scheduling with on-site Houston availability and a compensation structure up to $200,000 depending on experience and performance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in civil litigation, active Texas bar, and proficiency with depositions, motions, and complex discovery.

Qualifications

• Active Texas bar admission.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years civil litigation experience in real estate, business or construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial evaluation through pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediation, and trial prep.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions; prepare written discovery and responses.
• Communicate with clients regarding strategy, budgeting, and case status in an hourly, retainer-based framework.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on litigation strategy and execution.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Deposition handling

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

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% Remote.

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.

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