Litigation Attorney

IES Residential Inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Residential Inc. in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Litigation Attorney to support the management of the company’s litigation matters, claims, and disputes under the direction of the Litigation Manager.

This role assists with managing outside counsel, developing and executing litigation strategies, and providing practical legal advice to minimize legal exposure and support business objectives. The Litigation Attorney is responsible for handling litigation-related matters and processes,

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation matters under the Litigation Manager's direction.
• Coordinate deadlines, collect information, and ensure timely tasks.
• Work with outside counsel to facilitate effective representation.
• Evaluate claims, assess liability, and advise on strategy.
• Provide guidance to business units on litigation-related risks.
• Draft and review legal responses, subpoenas, and settlement documents.
• Conduct legal research on applicable laws and procedures.
• Partner with leadership to align litigation actions with business objectives.

Job description

General Job Description

Position Overview

The Litigation Attorney supports the management of the company’s litigation matters, claims, and disputes under the direction of the Litigation Manager. This role assists with managing outside counsel, developing and executing litigation strategies, and providing practical legal advice to minimize legal exposure and support business objectives. The Litigation Attorney is responsible for handling litigation-related matters and processes, conducting legal analysis, and partnering with company leadership and outside counsel to ensure matters are handled effectively and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Handle and support all phases of litigation matters, including pre-litigation disputes, discovery, mediation, arbitration, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations under the direction of the Litigation Manager.
• Manage assigned litigation matters and claims, including coordinating deadlines, gathering relevant information and documentation, and ensuring timely completion of litigation-related tasks.
• Work closely with outside counsel on assigned matters to facilitate effective representation, monitor case progress, assist with litigation strategy, and support the efficient delivery of legal services.
• Investigate and evaluate legal claims and disputes, assess potential liability and risk exposure, and provide recommendations to the Litigation Manager regarding litigation strategy and resolution.
• Provide practical legal advice and guidance to business divisions and operational teams regarding litigation matters, claims, disputes, and related legal risks.
• Draft, review, and coordinate responses to legal correspondence, discovery requests, pleadings, subpoenas, demand letters, garnishments, settlement agreements, and other litigation-related documents and legal inquiries.
• Conduct legal research and analysis regarding litigation issues, applicable laws, procedural requirements, and potential legal exposure.
• Partner