Construction Defect Litigation Associate

Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses based on hours billd

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

The Austin office of Thompson Coe, LLP seeks an attorney with 3 to 10 years’ experience in civil litigation to join the Professional Liability section of the firm. Candidates should have a working knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, excellent advocacy and writing skills, and excellent communication skills.

Litigation experience is preferred, and previous experience with construction defect litigation, client and insurance carrier reporting, and billing hours is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 to 10 years’ experience in civil litigation
• Working knowledge of state and federal civil procedure
• Excellent advocacy and writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Litigation experience preferred; construction defect litigation experience strongly preferred
• Valid Texas Bar license required

Responsibilities

• Defend primarily construction defect cases and related matters with partner oversight
• Handle day-to-day casework including client meetings, reporting, and investigation
• Conduct discovery and motion practice; take and attend depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials
• Maintain organized, proactive case management and effective communication with clients and supervising partners

Skills

Civil litigation

Civil procedure knowledge

Advocacy and writing

Communication skills

Litigation experience

Construction defect experience

Client & insurer reporting

Billing hours

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Texas Bar license

Job description

The Austin office of Thompson Coe, LLP seeks an attorney with 3 to 10 years’ experience in civil litigation to join the Professional Liability section of the firm. Candidates should have a working knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, excellent advocacy and writing skills, and excellent communication skills.

Litigation experience is preferred, and previous experience with construction defect litigation, client and insurance carrier reporting, and billing hours is strongly preferred.