Litigation Associate - Construction & Infrastructure (HOU)

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is looking for an associate attorney with at least 3 years of litigation experience for their Houston office. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Texas and have a background in handling construction disputes.

Key responsibilities include drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, preparing discovery, and assisting with trial preparation. This role offers a chance to work within a nationally recognized construction practice.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of litigation experience.
• Licensed in Texas.
• Experience handling construction disputes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and enforce mechanics’ liens.
• Conduct legal research and prepare discovery.
• Assist with trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Independent work

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Handling depositions

Job description

Job Summary

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is seeking an associate with at least 3 years of litigation experience to work in our Houston office.

Our nationally recognized construction practice provides the opportunity to represent clients throughout the country. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Texas and should have experience handling construction disputes, including preparing, filing and enforcing mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens, determining who is entitled to lien rights and enforcement thereof, payment disputes, delay and disruption claims, and defective design and construction claims. The associate must also be able to work independently on core litigation tasks, including drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, preparing discovery, handling motion practice, taking and defending depositions and assisting with trial preparation.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.