Dynamic Construction Defect Litigator in Houston

ESP Enterprises Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with firm benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ESP Enterprises Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Defect Litigation Associate to join its premier litigation defense firm. You will manage your own docket and handle complex construction defect matters in state and federal courts for developers, contractors, insurers, and commercial clients.

You will work with an experienced team, drafting pleadings and motions, taking depositions, and handling hearings and trials, while maintaining clear communication with clients and carriers.

Qualifications

• 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 arbitration proceedings preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• 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 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.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Education

J.D.

Job description

ESP Enterprises Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Defect Litigation Associate to join its premier litigation defense firm. You will manage your own docket and handle complex construction defect matters in state and federal courts for developers, contractors, insurers, and commercial clients.

You will work with an experienced team, drafting pleadings and motions, taking depositions, and handling hearings and trials, while maintaining clear communication with clients and carriers.