Construction and Insurance Attorney

Synectics Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Construction Litigation Attorney to manage plaintiff-side construction and commercial disputes from inception through resolution.

You will handle complex matters including construction defects, contract disputes, and related litigation. You will draft pleadings, take and defend depositions, and develop case strategy while coordinating with clients, experts, and internal teams to achieve favorable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience
• 3+ years of construction litigation experience
• Strong legal writing, deposition, and advocacy skills
• Experience managing cases independently
• Familiarity with Texas state court procedures

Responsibilities

• Manage construction litigation cases from pre-suit through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Develop and execute case strategy
• Take and defend depositions, including expert and corporate representatives
• Handle mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Analyze contracts, project documents, and insurance materials
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and internal teams
• Oversee paralegals and support staff
• Utilize case management systems and legal technology

Skills

Construction Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Case Strategy

Legal Drafting

Depositions

Trial Preparation

Risk Transfer & Insurance

Client Management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Attorney to manage plaintiff-side construction and commercial disputes from inception through resolution. This role involves handling complex matters including construction defects, contract disputes, and related litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction litigation cases from pre-suit through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Develop and execute case strategy
• Take and defend depositions, including expert and corporate representatives
• Handle mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Analyze contracts, project documents, and insurance materials
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and internal teams
• Oversee paralegals and support staff
• Utilize case management systems and legal technology

Qualifications

• Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience
• 3+ years of construction litigation experience
• Strong legal writing, deposition, and advocacy skills
• Experience managing cases independently
• Familiarity with Texas state court procedures

Preferred Skills

• Experience with insurance-related construction disputes or risk-transfer matters
• Mediation, hearing, and trial experience
• Experience with legal technology and case management systems
• Familiarity with billing practices

Key Skills

• Construction Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Case Strategy
• Legal Drafting
• Depositions
• Trial Preparation
• Risk Transfer & Insurance
• Client Management

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $135,000 - $180,000 (based on experience)
• Performance bonuses and profit-sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work environment
• Professional development support