Associate Attorney - Construction Litigation

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Reputable Firm | Low Billable Hours | Great Work Life Balance

Salary: $120,000 - $155,000 per year

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Luke Moussalli

A bit about us

We are a boutique Dallas law firm focused exclusively on construction law, serving contractors, developers, and design professionals across Texas. Our practice spans litigation, contract drafting, risk management, and legal counseling. We pride ourselves on being accessible and cost-effective, acting as an extension of our clients' project teams. Our attorneys are recognized leaders in construction litigation, and we offer a collaborative, close-knit environment where every attorney plays a meaningful role in client success.

• Competitive base salary
• Company paid health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick time
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Direct mentorship from nationally recognized construction litigators

We are seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our boutique Dallas construction law practice, where civil litigators from a wide range of backgrounds can build a career handling disputes from early case assessment through trial.

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial
• Handle disputes involving mechanics liens, construction defects, delay claims, payment claims, and contract disputes
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, discovery motions, and other substantive filings in state and federal court
• Take and defend depositions, including fact witnesses and experts
• Prepare cases for arbitration, mediation, and trial, including witness preparation and exhibit development
• Advise clients on risk management, contract compliance, and claim strategy
• Review and draft contracts, subcontracts, and related project documentation
• Communicate directly with clients, keeping them updated on case status, strategy, and budget
• Collaborate closely with partners on case strategy and day to day litigation management
• Meet an annual billable hour requirement of 1,600 hours

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience; candidates from a wide range of civil litigation backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Construction litigation experience is a plus but not required
• Juris Doctor (JD) with active and good standing Texas bar license
• Hands-on experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage a caseload independently in a lean, collaborative firm environment
• Excellent client communication and organizational skills

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