Civil Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Relocation assistance

Collegial environment

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney in Austin, TX to represent individuals and small businesses in debt collection, consumer litigation, and related civil matters across Texas. The role emphasizes drafting, discovery, and strategic litigation planning.

Legal professionals must be licensed in Texas, with strong writing and research, excellent case management, and comfort with technology and e-filing. Occasional travel within Texas is required.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and research abilities are essential to prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery with precision.
• Excellent case management and organizational skills to handle multiple matters across Texas.
• Proficiency with legal technology and electronic filing platforms to efficiently manage litigation.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in debt collection lawsuits, breach of contract claims, and related civil litigation matters.
• Draft answers, motions, discovery, settlement communications, and court filings.
• Appear at hearings, trials, mediations, and conferences throughout Texas.
• Assist with bankruptcy-related matters and evaluate how bankruptcy may affect pending litigation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and firm staff professionally and timely.
• Develop strategies to resolve claims through litigation, settlement, bankruptcy, or other debt-relief options.

Skills

Strong writing

Legal research

Case management

Legal tech

Electronic filing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney in Austin, TX. The firm focuses on assisting consumers with debt-related challenges through bankruptcy, debt defense, and litigation. The attorney will represent individuals and small businesses in various legal matters across Texas.

Duties

• Represent clients in debt collection lawsuits, breach of contract claims, and related civil litigation matters.
• Draft answers, motions, discovery, settlement communications, and court filings.
• Appear at hearings, trials, mediations, and conferences throughout Texas.
• Assist with bankruptcy-related matters and evaluate how bankruptcy may affect pending litigation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and firm staff professionally and timely.
• Develop strategies to resolve claims through litigation, settlement, bankruptcy, or other debt-relief options.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Experience in debt collection, creditor litigation, breach of contract, consumer litigation, bankruptcy, or civil litigation preferred.
• Prior experience representing creditors, debt buyers, or collection firms is a strong plus.
• Comfortable appearing in court and handling contested matters.
• Strong writing, research, and case-management skills.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using legal technology, implementing new procedures, case-management systems, and electronic filing platforms.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for hearings and court appearances across Texas.
• Spanish language ability is a plus, but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Strong writing and research abilities.
• Effective case management.
• Proficiency with legal technology and electronic filing platforms.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Relocation assistance.
• Collegial and supportive work environment.
• Emphasis on a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to grow with a dynamic and expanding Texas law firm.