Construction Defect Litigation Associate

ESP Enterprises Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ESP Enterprises Inc. in Houston seeks an experienced Construction Defect Litigation Associate to manage a busy docket and handle complex matters in state and federal courts.

You will draft pleadings, take and defend depositions, and coordinate with clients and carriers, contributing to a seasoned litigation team with room for growth.

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organizational and client communication skills.
• Professional, collaborative, and self-motivated work style.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation docket from inception through resolution.
• Handle construction defect litigation matters in state and federal court.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings.
• Communicate with clients and insurance carriers, providing updates.
• Develop litigation strategy with experienced partners.
• Collaborate with paralegals and staff to move cases forward.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Client communication

Self-motivation

Education

J.D. with Texas Bar

Job description

Join One of Houston's Premier Litigation Defense Firms

An established AV-rated litigation defense firm with more than 25 years of success in Texas is seeking an experienced Construction Defect Litigation Associate to join its growing Construction Defect practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys managing their own cases while collaborating with an experienced litigation team. You'll work on sophisticated construction defect matters in both Texas state and federal courts representing developers, contractors, insurers, and commercial clients.

What You'll Do

• Independently manage a litigation docket from inception through resolution
• Handle construction defect litigation matters in state and federal court
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and dispositive motions
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings
• Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers, providing regular case updates
• Develop litigation strategy alongside experienced partners
• Collaborate with paralegals and legal support staff to efficiently move cases forward

What We're Looking For

• J.D. and active Texas Bar license
• 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience
• Construction defect litigation experience strongly preferred
• Ability to independently manage a busy litigation docket
• Experience practicing in Texas state courts
• Federal Court admission (USDC) preferred but not required
• Experience with or exposure to arbitration proceedings preferred
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and client communication skills
• Professional, collaborative, and self-motivated work style

Why Join Our Firm?

• Competitive salary plus performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with firm benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Experienced legal support staff
• High-level litigation experience across complex matters
• Collaborative culture with opportunities for long-term growth