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Associate Attorney

Jobot

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$220,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Attorney, Communication Skills, Construction, Contract Analysis, File Management, Insurance, Legal, Liability Insurance, Litigation, Project Evaluation, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
Today
Associate Attorney: Construction, Hybrid, Excellent Bonus, 401K, Defense Litigation, Partner Track!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Patrick Murphy
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Salary: $150,000 - $220,000 per year

A bit about us:

This position is for a well-established mid-sized litigation firm with a highly sophisticated construction defect practice focused on representing architects, engineers, and design professionals.

This is not a high-volume insurance defense shop. The work is complex and technical, often involving large-scale commercial projects with significant exposure.

Why join us?
  • Hybrid
  • Build your own book of business
  • Excellent benefits
  • Robust bonus structure
  • Best in Class Firm
  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Accelerated Career Growth


Job Details

Job Details
  • Handle complex construction defect and construction litigation matters from inception through resolution
  • Represent architects, engineers, and other design professionals in high-exposure claims
  • Manage all phases of litigation including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, and motion practice
  • Work closely with expert witnesses, consultants, and technical professionals on case development
  • Analyze contracts, project documents, and technical reports related to construction issues
  • Participate in case strategy, client communication, and reporting to sophisticated commercial clients and carriers
  • Attend hearings, mediations, and trials as needed
  • Collaborate directly with partners on complex, high-value commercial matters
  • Maintain a high level of organization and ownership over assigned caseload

What You Bring
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar license
  • 3+ years of litigation experience (construction defect, professional liability, or insurance defense preferred)
  • Experience handling depositions, drafting motions, and managing files independently
  • Ability to understand and work through technical construction and design-related issues
  • Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
  • Comfortable working in a more sophisticated, expert-driven litigation environment


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About the Company

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com