Attorney – HOA / Real Estate Litigation

Pay: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing Texas real estate law firm with active hiring needs in both Austin and Houston
• Work on meaningful real estate, HOA, property owners association, and litigation matters with a respected Texas-based team
• Step into a client-facing attorney role with responsibility, variety, and long-term growth potential
• Work closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative, responsive, and business-minded legal environment
• Competitive compensation based on experience, with flexibility to discuss higher compensation for highly qualified candidates
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, and 401(k)

Location: This is an in-office role based in either our Austin or Houston office.

Note: For Austin candidates, HOA attorney experience is required. For Houston candidates, real estate litigation experience is required. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Texas.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a well-established Texas law firm focused on real estate, HOA, business, corporate, construction defect, and litigation matters. Our team takes a strategic, hands-on approach to client service and is known for being responsive, practical, and results-oriented.

Job Description

• Represent clients in HOA, property owners association, real estate, and litigation matters
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to assigned clients
• Draft, review, and amend governing documents, legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, opinions, and related legal documents
• Advise clients on compliance, governance, disputes, collections, and real estate-related legal issues
• Handle real estate litigation matters, including pleadings, discovery, hearings, negotiations, and case strategy
• Prepare and pursue judicial foreclosures when applicable
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, court briefing, and client guidance
• Attend client board meetings, member meetings, hearings, and other legal proceedings as needed
• Supervise and work closely with legal assistants and support staff
• Manage deadlines, client expectations, billing requirements, and multiple active matters

Qualifications

• Active Texas law license required
• Austin candidates must have HOA attorney experience
• Houston candidates must have real estate litigation experience
• 1+ year of relevant attorney experience preferred
• Experience with court appearances, litigation, client communication, legal drafting, and case management preferred
• Strong legal writing, research, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, approachable, client-service mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management tools
• Ability to work full-time in office

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will join a firm with strong demand, an established reputation, and room for continued growth
• You will handle substantive legal work instead of being boxed into a narrow support role
• You will work directly with clients and play an important role in solving real estate and HOA-related legal issues
• You will be part of a team that values responsiveness, professionalism, and practical legal solutions
• You will have the opportunity to build your expertise in a strong and active Texas real estate law practice

JPC-1046

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: Openings in Austin and Houston. Must have 1+ yrs HOA attorney experience for Austin or 1+ yrs real estate litigation experience for Houston

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [ no]

• Salary Bands:

  • 1 to 3 years directly relevant experience: $120K to $140K

  • 3 to 6 years directly relevant experience: $140K to $160K

  • 6+ years strong HOA, POA, real estate litigation, or client-facing litigation experience: $160K to $180K+

  • Exceptional candidates above range: Client is open to discussing

Submission Email: Name / Lily -

lily@porterfirm.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Texas real estate law firm hiring attorneys for Austin and Houston. Austin requires HOA attorney experience; Houston requires real estate litigation experience. Role is in-office and includes client advising, drafting, litigation, HOA/POA matters, judicial foreclosures, meetings, and legal research.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Attorney – HOA / Real Estate Litigation - Porter Law Firm - JPC 1046 - Source

*New Job Order Alert*

• Client job title: Attorney – HOA / Real Estate Litigation

• Location: Austin and Houston, Texas

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 1

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: HOA Attorney, POA Attorney, Property Owners Association Attorney, Community Association Attorney, Real Estate Litigation Attorney, Real Estate Attorney, Litigation Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Foreclosure Attorney, Associate Attorney.

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Houston / Austin atty, 1+ yr hoa or RE lit. not bad.