Civil Litigation Attorney

Ascendion; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical- 50%

Vision - 100%

401k - Discretionary match at end of y

Job summary

Ascendion is partnering with a respected Houston litigation practice to recruit a Senior Construction Litigation Attorney. You will handle sophisticated Texas construction disputes and arbitrations, representing clients such as contractors and developers.

The role requires 4+ years of legal experience, active Texas Bar admission, and experience with construction arbitration. The position offers a hybrid schedule (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) with a salary range of $170,000 to $200,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal experience in construction law.
• Experience handling construction arbitration.
• Able to manage matters from inception through resolution.
• Active Texas Bar admission.

Responsibilities

• Handle construction litigation and arbitration.
• Address delay and schedule disputes.
• Handle non-payment and payment disputes.

Skills

Legal experience

Construction arbitration experience

Texas Bar admission

Job description

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days on-site / 2 days remote

Experience: 4+ years

Billable Requirement: 1,750 hours

Salary: $170,000 to $200,000

The Opportunity:

We are partnering with a respected Houston litigation practice seeking a Senior Construction Litigation Attorney to join its team. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated Texas construction disputes and arbitrations, representing clients in complex matters involving contractors, developers, and other industry participants.

What You’ll Handle:

• Construction litigation and arbitration
• Delay and schedule disputes
• Non-payment and payment disputes

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years of legal experience
• Experience handling construction arbitration
• Ability to manage matters from inception through resolution
• Active Texas Bar admission

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $170,000 to $200,000. Factors that may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Medical- 50%
• Vision - 100%
• 401k - Discretionary match at end of year