Dispute Resolution Attorney

Elevate; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading veterinary services healthcare company seeks a part-time Dispute Resolution Attorney in Austin. The candidate will manage and resolve commercial legal disputes, conduct legal research, and represent the organization in litigation and settlement discussions. This role requires a Juris Doctor degree and extensive legal experience, ideally in fast-paced environments dealing with commercial contracts.

Qualifications

• Admitted to Texas bar and in good standing.
• 3–7+ years of legal experience in litigation and dispute resolution.
• Experience with arbitration and mediation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve commercial legal disputes.
• Conduct legal research and risk analysis.
• Prepare legal documents and represent the company in ADR.

Skills

Legal analysis

Negotiation

Advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Our customer, a veterinary services healthcare company, is seeking a Dispute Resolution Attorney The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and resolving commercial legal disputes in both the pre-litigation and litigation contexts and across a variety of practice areas. The role requires strong legal analysis, business acumen, negotiation, and advocacy skills to efficiently handle cases and protect the organization’s interests.

Location: Austin, TX (prefer hybrid but open to remote candidates as well)

Duration: 3-6 months, part-time role

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal clients to evaluate claims and/or defenses in a variety of commercial contract disputes, including disputes arising under vendor contracts, Saas-related customer contracts, and leases.
• Conduct legal research and risk analysis to determine and support dispute resolution strategy.
• Represent the Company in pre-litigation settlement discussions and prepare the appropriate settlement documentation and/or work with the subject matter expert to amend the underlying agreements as necessary to reflect the commercial resolution.
• Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.
• As necessary, handle preliminary phases of litigation, including pleadings, discover and motion practice and engage in dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and arbitration.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Texas bar and in good standing.
• 3–7+ years of relevant legal experience in litigation and dispute resolution.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with arbitration and mediation.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Background in two of the following areas: commercial litigation, technology and commercial landlord/tenant matters
• Experience working in an in-house legal department.

Preferred Experience

• Background in data privacy and intellectual property.
• Familiarity with e-discovery platforms and case management tools.
• Investigations experience
• Veterinary healthcare or human healthcare experience

Work Environment & Conditions:

• May require occasional travel for court appearances, hearings, or settlement conferences.

To apply:

If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send 1) your WORD version of your resume and 2) an email stating why you are a good fit for this position to [e-mail]

ElevateFlex provides an unparalleled platform for you to work with innovative companies and law firms worldwide on various exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, and professional network, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs.

As a member of our talent community, you will benefit from Elevate's curated training suite to enhance and develop your skills. You will have access to hands-on support, networking opportunities, and accessing the most up-to-date resources. By joining our global community of Talent, you will get the opportunity to work with our best top law firms and law department customers.

Equitability and inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex's success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Veterinary Services

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