Dallas Real Estate (Land Use) Litigation Associate

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Winstead PC in Dallas seeks a Lateral Associate with 2–5 years of experience in entitlements, land use, and related litigation. The role combines transactional land use work with litigation for real estate developers and investors, requiring strong drafting, research, and writing skills, and familiarity with local governmental processes.

Ideal candidates will have experience drafting motions, managing discovery, and working with complex business litigation matters, and will benefit from a

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting motions and briefs, preparing cases for depositions, court hearings, and trial, and conducting complex legal research.

Responsibilities

• Dual-role handling transactional land use (rezonings and development agreements) and land use litigation for developers and investors seeking entitlements from local governments.

Skills

Motions and briefs drafting

Litigation research

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Legal writing

Job description

Lateral Associate

Real Estate Development and Investments

Close Date: October 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT

Winstead PC is seeking a 2-5 year attorney for a position within its Entitlements, Land Use, and Land Use Litigation practice, which is part of the firm’s industry-leading Real Estate Development & Investments practice group in Dallas. We are seeking an associate with experience in complex litigation. Experience with and knowledge of local governmental entities and political processes is helpful, as is appellate experience. This will be a dual-role that includes both transactional land use (e.g. rezonings and development agreements) and land use litigation representations of real estate developers and investors in seeking entitlements from local governmental entities for new development projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

Litigation Experience

Experience in drafting motions and briefs, preparing cases for depositions, court hearings, and trial, and conducting complex legal research. Additionally, candidates must have experience in drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and document review in business litigation matters.

Required Skills

Candidates must have a history of projects requiring organization, attention to detail, and great writing skills.

Strong academics

Candidates should have strong academic credentials.

Writing skills

Candidates should be proficient at complex legal drafting and client communication.

Why Winstead?

Collegial, cooperative environment where you will have the opportunity to be mentored by more experienced attorneys, as well as the opportunity to mentor more junior associates.

Clear path toward yourprofessional goals , with specific feedback and evaluation at regular intervals.

Ourcommitment to diversity gives you the opportunity to work with colleagues who bring a wide range of perspectives to the practice of law.

Support for your developing practice, in the direction you want to go, at every stage of your life. No matter your family or personal commitments, or your long-term professional goals, Winstead PC has a place for you as a valued and respected member of our team.