Litigation Attorney

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Quarterly bonus

Performance-based bonuses

Billing requirement 150 hours per mo

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer match

Professional development and CLE

Direct client contact

Partnership-track opportunities

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists in Arlington/Houston, with openness to Austin, seeks civil litigation attorneys to join a growing practice. These 100% in-office roles offer up to $300,000 DOE and direct-hire opportunities.

The attorney will handle complex litigation from evaluation through trial, arbitration, or resolution, focusing on commercial disputes, construction, real estate, and employment matters. Requires 7–10 years of experience and Texas bar admission.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of civil litigation experience
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Experience with commercial, construction, real estate, or employment disputes

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide practical legal advice to clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and appellate briefs.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to deliver solutions.
• Mentor junior attorneys and staff; participate in business development.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Client relationships

Complex litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

THREE Civil Litigation Attorneys with broad commercial litigation backgrounds Mid-size Firm | (1) Arlington, (2) Houston, open to sitting in Austin Up to $300,000 DOE | 100% In-office Direct Hire Minimum qualifications

• 7 – 10 years of Civil Litigation experience to join GROWING litigation practice
• Commercial disputes, construction, real estate, labor and employment, insurance, business law
• Trial or first-chair hearing experience preferred
• Existing professional network or demonstrated ability to develop client relationships preferred
• Experience representing businesses, developers, builders, contractors, insurers, or commercial clients preferred
• 150 billable hours per month and Partnership-track opportunities

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys managing complex litigation while building long-term client relationships. The successful candidate will handle matters from initial case evaluation through trial, arbitration, or resolution and will work directly with clients and firm leadership. Our litigation practice includes matters involving:

• Commercial and business disputes
• Construction litigation
• Contract disputes
• Real estate litigation
• Employment litigation
• Insurance-related litigation
• Other complex civil litigation matters

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide practical legal advice to clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, dispositive motions, and appellate briefs.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including electronic discovery where appropriate.
• Work directly with clients to understand business objectives and provide timely communication.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Mentor junior attorneys and litigation support staff.
• Participate in business development and client relationship initiatives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• 7–10 years of civil litigation experience.
• Significant experience in Texas state and/or federal courts.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and courtroom experience.
• Exceptional organizational and case management abilities.Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to outstanding client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience representing businesses, developers, builders, contractors, insurers, or commercial clients.
• Trial or first-chair hearing experience.
• Existing professional network or demonstrated ability to develop client relationships.

What We Offer

Experienced attorneys have the opportunity to practice sophisticated litigation while enjoying a collegial environment that values initiative, collaboration, and long-term professional growth. We offer:

• Competitive base compensation commensurate with experience
• Quarterly bonus if billable hours exceed 450 for the quarter
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Billing requirement of 150 billable hours per month
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) through Vanguard with employer Safe Harbor match
• Professional development and CLE support
• Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility
• Partnership-track opportunities for attorneys who demonstrate exceptional legal ability, client service, leadership, and business development

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