Surety and Construction Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA

Short-term and long-term disability

Dental and vision care

Life insurance

401K plan

Vacation and sick time

Parking/public transportation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search, Houston-based law firm, invites an Associate Attorney with over two years of experience to join the surety and construction group. The role emphasizes litigation in state and federal courts, counseling, dispute resolution, and drafting and negotiating construction contracts.

Applicants must be licensed to practice in Texas and possess strong written and oral communication abilities, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach. Excellent academic credentials are expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Experience in construction disputes and mechanics' liens preferred.
• Understanding of construction contracts and dispute resolution and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Engage in litigation in state and federal courts.
• Provide counseling and dispute resolution services.
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts and related documents.

Education

Texas Bar admission

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with over two years of experience to join the surety and construction group in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on litigation in state and federal courts, counseling, dispute resolution, and contract drafting and negotiation.

Duties

• Engage in litigation in state and federal courts.
• Provide counseling and dispute resolution services.
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts and related documents.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas bar.
• Practical or legal knowledge of the construction industry.
• Experience with construction disputes and mechanics' liens preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Superb written and oral communication skills.

Education

Excellent academic credentials.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, team members, consultants, and clients.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Parking/public transportation allowance.
• Employee assistance program.