Senior Landlord-Tenant Litigator - Complex Real Estate

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Landlord-Tenant Law Firm is seeking a senior attorney with 7+ years of substantial litigation experience to lead complex landlord/tenant and real estate matters. The role emphasizes discovery, motion practice, depositions, and courtroom advocacy.

The candidate should have strong analytical and writing skills, be comfortable with case-management, and work in-office in the Galleria area of Houston. PI litigation background candidates are welcome.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license and good standing.
• 7+ years of substantial litigation experience.
• Experience independently managing litigation matters.
• Strong experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, legal research & writing, settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial caseload of landlord/tenant and real estate litigation from inception through resolution.
• Handle complex disputes involving landlords, tenants, property owners, and related parties.
• Develop litigation strategies aligned with facts, issues, and business objectives.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery requests, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial prep.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in ADR proceedings.
• Analyze claims, defenses, damages, liability, and exposure.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to provide practical legal advice and manage deadlines.

Skills

Discovery

Depositions

Motion practice

Legal research & writing

Settlement negotiations

Mediation

Trial preparation

Client service

Case-management

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Houston Landlord-Tenant Law Firm is seeking a senior attorney with 7+ years of substantial litigation experience to lead complex landlord/tenant and real estate matters. The role emphasizes discovery, motion practice, depositions, and courtroom advocacy.

The candidate should have strong analytical and writing skills, be comfortable with case-management, and work in-office in the Galleria area of Houston. PI litigation background candidates are welcome.