Construction Litigation Attorney

Austin NAWIC; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote-first

Hearing in-person required

Job summary

Buildwell Law in Austin, TX is seeking a licensed Construction Litigation attorney who will own a challenging caseload in commercial, construction, and real estate matters, grounded in client service and practical problem solving. The role features a reduced annual hour target, averaging about 30 hours per week, with a remote-first setup and in-person hearings or trials as required.

You manage your time and cases while staying aligned with firm goals.

Qualifications

• Active, licensed attorney in Texas (required).
• 5+ years of construction litigation experience and/or in real estate or commercial disputes.
• Enjoy client relationships and prioritize case needs; pride in being trusted by clients.
• High degree of personal accountability—manage calendar, caseload, and commitments.
• Entrepreneurially minded and interested in building your own book over time.

Responsibilities

• Own a litigation caseload from intake to resolution.
• Serve as primary contact for clients throughout the matter.
• Appear at hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials as required.
• Attend weekly virtual team meetings and stay coordinated with leadership.
• Optionally develop and grow your own book of business for enhanced earnings.
• Uphold fiduciary duty to clients and the firm.

Skills

Texas bar licensed

Construction litigation

Real estate disputes

Client relations

Time management

Job description

Buildwell Law | Austin, TX | Full-Time | Remote (with Required In-Person Availability for hearings, motions, etc.)

At Buildwell Law, we've built a compensation model around one idea: your time is your most valuable asset — and we treat it that way.We're looking for a licensed Construction Litigation attorney in Texas who is sharp, client-obsessed, and ready to own their caseload in the areas of commercial/business, construction and real estate litigation — on a schedule that actually fits your life, without sacrificing the quality of work our clients deserve.

What Makes This Role Different

A Real Schedule — Not a Suggestion.

This role is structured around a reduced annual hour target — averaging around 30 hours of professional time per week. That includes client work, admin, and CLE. If you're hitting your targets, your schedule is yours to manage.

Flexible, Trust-Based PTO - We don't count days off.

As long as you're pacing toward your annual targets and your cases are covered, take the time you need. Just keep management in the loop — a quick heads-up that your cases are handled and you'll be out is all we ask. No accruals. No approval chains. No guilt.

Mostly Remote — With Real Commitments.

This is a remote-first position, but this is still litigation. You will appear at hearings and trials in person as required by the matter. You'll also join weekly virtual team meetings to stay connected, aligned, and collaborative, as well as monthly opportunities to gather as a team in-person. If you're looking for zero in-person obligations, this isn't the right fit.

Why Attorneys Choose Buildwell Law

Predictable income with a lower annual billable hour

Real flexibility — not just in writing, but in practice

Direct, transparent compensation tied to objective results

Paralegal, admin, and billing support so you can focus on what matters

Upside for attorneys who want to grow their own practice — without going solo

A firm culture built around professional autonomy, fiduciary excellence, and sustainable performance

Practice Area Focus

Our primary litigation docket centers mostly on construction disputes, real estate litigation, and commercial/business matters. Experience in construction is REQUIRED. If you've spent time in the trenches on these case types — owner-contractor disputes, title and boundary conflicts, breach of commercial agreements — you'll feel right at home.

What You'll Do

• Own a litigation caseload from the moment a client converts through intake — all the way to resolution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for your clients throughout the life of their matter — you are their advocate, your advisor, and their anchor
• Appear at hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials as required
• Attend weekly virtual team meetings and stay coordinated with firm leadership
• Optionally develop and grow your own book of business for enhanced earnings
• Uphold a strong fiduciary duty to both your clients and the firm at every stage

You Won't Be Doing This Alone

You'll have dedicated paralegal, administrative, and billing staff supporting your caseload.The infrastructure is here — your job is to focus on your clients and your cases.

This Role Is a Strong Fit If You...

• Are an active, licensed attorney in Texas (required)
• Have 5+ years of construction litigation experience and/or in, real estate, or commercial disputes
• Genuinely enjoy client relationships, prioritize their case needs, and take pride in being the person your clients trust and rely on
• Operate with a high degree of personal accountability — you manage your calendar, your caseload, and your commitments
• Don't need someone looking over your shoulder to stay on track
• Are entrepreneurially minded and interested in building your own book over time

This Role Is NOT the Right Fit If You...

• Prefer to hand off client communication or avoid client contact
• Need daily direction or close oversight to manage your workload
• Are unwilling or unable to appear in person for hearings and trials
• Are not licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Bar