Construction Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Construction Litigation Attorney in Houston, TX. This role involves representing design professionals in litigation, focusing on contract claims and professional negligence. The ideal candidate will have trial experience, strong litigation skills, and a JD degree.

The position offers comprehensive health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction law representing design professionals.
• Trial experience in federal, state, or tribal courts, or arbitration.
• Experience with insurance carriers and coverage is advantageous.
• Prior experience at a reputable law firm is preferred.
• A portable book of business is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent design professionals in litigation involving contract claims and professional negligence.
• Handle pre-trial work, including motion practice, discovery, and collaboration with expert witnesses.
• Conduct trial proceedings in federal, state, or tribal courts, and participate in arbitration.
• Engage with insurance carriers and manage coverage issues.

Skills

Strong litigation and trial skills

Ability to work collaboratively with expert witnesses

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Construction Litigation Attorney in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will represent design professionals in construction law matters, focusing on claims of professional negligence and contract disputes.

Duties

• Represent design professionals in litigation involving contract claims and professional negligence.
• Handle pre-trial work, including motion practice, discovery, and collaboration with expert witnesses.
• Conduct trial proceedings in federal, state, or tribal courts, and participate in arbitration.
• Engage with insurance carriers and manage coverage issues.

Requirements

• Experience in construction law representing design professionals.
• Trial experience in federal, state, or tribal courts, or arbitration.
• Experience with insurance carriers and coverage is advantageous.
• Prior experience at a reputable law firm is preferred.
• A portable book of business is preferred but not required.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Strong litigation and trial skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with expert witnesses.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.