Senior Litigation Attorney — High-Value TX Cases (Hybrid)

Orion Placement; Bastrop (TX); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Bastrop, Texas is seeking a litigation attorney with 5+ years of experience to handle business, property, and contract disputes. You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, negotiate settlements, and represent clients in court under the supervision of Partners.

The role requires active Texas Bar status, strong research and drafting abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple matters with deadlines while maintaining ~7 billable hours daily.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing required.
• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to draft high-quality litigation documents.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with business and/or property litigation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters involving business, property, contract, and related disputes.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Develop case strategies and work closely with Partners on complex and high-value matters.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements with opposing counsel and other parties.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and other litigation-related matters.
• Manage case files, deadlines, and litigation activity from inception through resolution.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other involved parties.
• Monitor developments in Texas law, including the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
• Maintain approximately 7 billable hours per day.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Advocacy

Multitasking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay:$125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing litigation practice where you will handle meaningful, complex matters and work directly with experienced attorneys.
• Gain exposure to sophisticated property and business litigation, including high-value commercial disputes and development matters.
• Take an active role in cases through legal research, drafting, negotiation, and courtroom representation.
• Work closely with Partners on challenging matters while continuing to develop your litigation skills and judgment.
• Receive a comprehensive benefits package with the firm covering the full monthly premium for health, dental, and vision insurance, or providing cash in lieu of benefits.
• Enjoy professional development support, paid time off, and parental leave.

Location:This is a full-time hybrid opportunity based in Bastrop, Texas, offering flexibility while keeping you connected to the legal team and clients.

Note:An active Texas Bar license in good standing is required. Candidates must have 5+ years of directly relevant litigation experience and be able to independently handle substantive litigation responsibilities.

About Us

We are a client-focused litigation practice built on honesty, integrity, and delivering practical, high-quality legal representation. Our attorneys handle sophisticated business, property, contract, probate, and other litigation matters while maintaining a collaborative and supportive team environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle litigation matters involving business, property, contract, and related disputes.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Develop case strategies and work closely with Partners on complex and high-value matters.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements with opposing counsel and other parties.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and other litigation-related matters.
• Manage case files, deadlines, and litigation activity from inception through resolution.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other involved parties.
• Monitor developments in Texas law, including the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
• Maintain approximately 7 billable hours per day.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license and current good standing required.
• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to draft high-quality litigation documents.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities effectively.
• Experience with business and/or property litigation strongly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will work on substantive litigation matters where your legal judgment and advocacy skills make a real impact. Our team provides the opportunity to collaborate closely with Partners, handle sophisticated disputes, and build deeper expertise across business and property litigation. We value professionalism, integrity, initiative, and strong legal work while supporting continued professional growth.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance