Landlord Tenant Attorney

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists in Houston is seeking an experienced landlord/tenant litigation attorney to handle substantial and complex real estate disputes. The role emphasizes case management, discovery, motions, depositions, negotiations, and trial preparation beyond routine eviction work.

Requirements include a J.D., active Texas Bar, 7+ years of substantial litigation, and demonstrated ability to independently manage matters with strong writing and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license and good standing.
• 7+ years of substantial litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing litigation matters.
• Strong experience with: Discovery Depositions Motion practice Legal research and writing Settlement negotiations Mediation Trial preparation.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and case-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Strong client-service skills and professional judgment.
• Must be comfortable working fully in-office in the Galleria area of Houston.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial caseload of landlord/tenant and real estate litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle complex and lengthy disputes involving landlords, tenants, property owners, and related parties.
• Develop litigation strategies tailored to the facts, legal issues, and business objectives of each matter.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery requests, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute-resolution proceedings.
• Analyze claims, defenses, damages, liability, and potential exposure.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written and oral arguments.
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to understand business objectives and provide practical legal advice.
• Manage cases efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, strategy, exposure, and anticipated outcomes.
• Coordinate with other attorneys and legal professionals on complex matters.
• Take matters through all stages of litigation rather than focusing primarily on routine eviction proceedings.

Skills

Litigation

Case management

Legal research

Drafting briefs

Depositions

Settlement negotiations

Trial preparation

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D.

Job description

Landlord/Tenant Litigation Group

This position is focused on substantial, complex, and often lengthy litigation matters involving landlord/tenant and real estate disputes. Unlike a traditional eviction-focused practice, this role will involve significant litigation requiring strong case management, legal analysis, discovery, motion practice, depositions, negotiations, and courtroom advocacy. Attorneys with a plaintiff-side or defense-side Personal Injury (PI) litigation background may be particularly well suited for this position due to the substantial litigation experience and ability to manage cases through lengthy dispute-resolution processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial caseload of landlord/tenant and real estate litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle complex and lengthy disputes involving landlords, tenants, property owners, and related parties.
• Develop litigation strategies tailored to the facts, legal issues, and business objectives of each matter.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery requests, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute-resolution proceedings.
• Analyze claims, defenses, damages, liability, and potential exposure.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written and oral arguments.
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to understand business objectives and provide practical legal advice.
• Manage cases efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, strategy, exposure, and anticipated outcomes.
• Coordinate with other attorneys and legal professionals on complex matters.
• Take matters through all stages of litigation rather than focusing primarily on routine eviction proceedings.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license and good standing.
• 7+ years of substantial litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing litigation matters.
• Strong experience with: Discovery Depositions Motion practice Legal research and writing Settlement negotiations Mediation Trial preparation
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and case-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Strong client-service skills and professional judgment.
• Must be comfortable working fully in-office in the Galleria area of Houston.

Preferred Practice Areas

• Landlord/tenant litigation
• Commercial real estate litigation
• Business litigation
• Commercial litigation
• Personal injury litigation
• Property-related litigation

Important Distinction

This is not primarily an eviction attorney position. While the practice involves landlord/tenant matters, the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time handling more substantial and complex litigation, including matters that may require extended discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation.

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