Litigation Associate Attorney - Construction Defect (Hybrid)

KAHANA & FELD LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahana Feld LLP, a National Law Journal 500 firm with offices across Texas, seeks seasoned Construction Defect Attorneys to join its litigation team. Immediate openings target candidates with strong construction defect litigation background and bar admission in Texas.

The firm emphasizes culture, mentoring, and a clear path to partnership, with competitive base compensation ranging from $115,000 to $200,000 plus discretionary bonuses. E-Verify participates.

Qualifications

• Litigation experience in construction defect is preferred.
• Trial experience is a plus.
• Member of the Texas bar in good standing.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction defect

Trial experience

Texas bar in good standing

Education

Bar admission to Texas

Job description

Build your career in litigation with Kahana Feld, a "National Law Journal 500" firm, where legal professionals can have fulfilling careers. We have immediate openings for Construction Defect Attorneys in all of our Texas offices.

Kahana Feld welcomes applications from experienced practitioners, attorneys seeking to transition into a new practice area, and recently admitted attorneys.

We are seeking attorneys that are looking for an opportunity to:

• Work with great attorneys at a firm that prides itself on having a great culture.
• Benefit from our dedicated training and development team to enhance your legal skills and receive mentoring.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment fundamentally built on respect for all team members and where mentorship and a positive culture are a priority.
• Develop your career and make a difference in the world.

KF was recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace and awarded the Gold DEI Leadership Seal from the State Bar of California.

Here are a few of the many things that make KF a great firm:

• Excellent benefits (including recently added Paid Parental Leave).
• Flexible PTO.
• Leadership positions are open to all attorneys in every office.
• Realistic partnership and equity partnership track. All KF attorneys are eligible for partnership, both equity and non-equity. Promotion is based on your ability to do great work and fit our culture, and not on business development.

REQUIREMENTS

• Litigation experience involving construction defect is preferred but not required; compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.
• Trial experience a plus.
• Excellent references and a record of job stability.
• Member of the Texas bar in good standing.

KF offers competitive base compensation from $115,000 - $200,000, dependent on relevant qualifications and experience, plus discretionary and hours-based bonuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kahana Feld provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.