Boutique Construction Litigation Attorney — Direct Mentorship

Jobot; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO and sick time

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Mentorship from construction litigors

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our boutique Dallas construction law practice, handling disputes from early case assessment through trial. The ideal candidate has 3+ years civil litigation experience, a JD with Texas bar, strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage a caseload independently in a collaborative firm environment.

We offer a competitive base salary of $120,000–$155,000 per year, company-paid health insurance, PTO, 401(k) with match, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience
• Juris Doctor (JD) with active Texas bar license
• Hands-on experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage a caseload independently in a lean, collaborative firm environment
• Excellent client communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial
• Handle disputes involving mechanics liens, construction defects, delay claims, payment claims, and contract disputes
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, discovery motions, and other substantive filings in state and federal court
• Take and defend depositions, including fact witnesses and experts
• Prepare cases for arbitration, mediation, and trial, including witness preparation and exhibit development
• Advise clients on risk management, contract compliance, and claim strategy
• Review and draft contracts, subcontracts, and related project documentation
• Communicate directly with clients, keeping them updated on case status, strategy, and budget
• Collaborate closely with partners on case strategy and day to day litigation management
• Meet an annual billable hour requirement of 1,600 hours

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) with Texas Bar

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our boutique Dallas construction law practice, handling disputes from early case assessment through trial. The ideal candidate has 3+ years civil litigation experience, a JD with Texas bar, strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage a caseload independently in a collaborative firm environment.

We offer a competitive base salary of $120,000–$155,000 per year, company-paid health insurance, PTO, 401(k) with match, and