Lead Construction Litigation Attorney

Allensworth | Texas Construction Lawyers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Downtown Austin office

Parking stipend

Class A amenities

Gym access

Job summary

Allensworth in downtown Austin seeks a full-time Lead Construction Litigation Attorney to join our growing team. You will manage a large docket of construction and design disputes, advise owners, designers, and contractors, and lead strategy, budgets, and trial preparation.

The role requires leadership, excellent writing and communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Allensworth offers opportunities for accelerated responsibility, mentorship, and career

Qualifications

• Minimum of four to six years of experience as a litigator.
• Texas licensure preferred.
• Strong academic credentials, research, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large construction and design dispute docket across public or private projects.
• Craft litigation strategy and supervise execution of legal plans.
• Communicate with clients and prepare litigation budgets; delegate tasks to associates and paralegals.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Writing skills

Leadership

Client communication

Teamwork

Job description

Allensworth, a busy and growing commercial construction law firm, seeks a full-time Lead Construction Litigation Attorney in its downtown Austin office.

Summary of Responsibilities

The lead attorney is responsible for the management of a large construction and design dispute docket. The docket may involve work on a variety of public or private construction disputes on behalf of owners, design professionals, or contractors. These disputes will often involve construction defects or delays, but they may also involve project closeout or other advice prior to the filing of a lawsuit or arbitration demand.

Working closely with the partner-in-charge of each case, the lead attorney is accountable for crafting litigation strategy, communicating with clients, preparing litigation budgets, and managing the execution of legal strategy, including delegating assignments to supporting associates and paralegals. Strong academic credentials, research, writing, and communication skills, ability to work well with others in a team environment, and high-motor work ethic are essential.

The broad, multifaceted nature of the firm and its client base offers the opportunity for accelerated responsibility, mentorship, and career development.

Desired Skills and Characteristics

• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal research and persuasive/analytical writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both internally and client-facing
• Demonstrates strong leadership and case management skills with a proven ability to manage matters, craft strategy proactively, and implement resources in all phases of disputes
• Comfortable working both autonomously and in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a variety of constituencies, including clients, partners, associates, legal assistants, and administrative staff
• Possesses a strong attention to detail and exhibits a polished, professional, and friendly demeanor
• Exhibits a willingness to serve in first-chair capacity on client interaction, motion practice, hearings, presentations, and coordination of case-level strategy for cases
• Highly motivated, capable, and eager to become an indispensable part of the team and solve problems—both for clients and for the firm

Requirements

• Minimum of four to six years of experience as a litigator
• Texas licensure preferred

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, health, dental, 401K, paid vacation/sick leave, parking stipend, downtown Austin office space with Class A amenities, including gym access.

About the Firm

Allensworth is a unique place to work. We designed it that way. Our firm combines excellence in construction law with a serious, ongoing commitment to collegiality, teamwork, and authenticity. We hire real people who love what they do and who enjoy being part of a close-knit, positive team that’s dedicated to serving our clients.

Allensworth focuses exclusively on the practice of construction law. For 30 years, we’ve handled complex construction matters throughout all phases of a construction project, from the first notice of a claim to the last appeal, for clients in virtually every sector of the commercial construction industry. Our 360-degree view of the industry and singular focus on construction law allows us to provide clients with comprehensive insight, education, and strategies to minimize risk, accomplish business objectives, and resolve disputes.

For more information on what it’s like to work with us, visit allensworthlaw.com/careers.